Bangkok seeks to keep control of southern peace process

Bangkok Post - Oct 24, 2026

Thailand has welcomed Malaysia's appointment of a new peace dialogue facilitator for the southern border provinces, but insists that Bangkok must retain control over the peace process and its overall direction.

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