Thailand Appoints New Lead Negotiator for Southern Peace Talks; Negotiations to Resume in Kuala Lumpur
Thailand's new chief negotiator for southern peace talks, Thanut Suvarnananda, has pledged to work cooperatively with all stakeholders as stalled negotiations with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional insurgent group are set to resume in Kuala Lumpur from Friday to Monday. Thanut, who also heads the National Intelligence Agency, was appointed last month by Prime Minister Auntin Charnvirakul to revive talks that have been suspended for nearly two years. The renewed negotiations are significant as they represent a fresh attempt to resolve the long-running conflict in Thailand's violence-plagued southern border region.
Thailand's newly appointed chief negotiator for the southern peace process, Thanut Suvarnananda, has committed to an inclusive approach involving all stakeholders in efforts to end the conflict in the southern border region. In meetings held in Pattani on the weekend, Thanut pledged to listen to recommendations and concerns from civic groups and officials, stating that the negotiating team "will not walk alone" in the process. The government plans to resume talks with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional, the umbrella group representing insurgents, with negotiations scheduled for Kuala Lumpur from Friday through Monday, moderated by Malaysia. Representatives from 47 non-governmental organizations presented proposals focusing on reducing violence, pursuing political solutions, and upholding human rights principles. Thanut's appointment by Prime Minister Auntin Charnvirakul last month marks an effort to restart peace negotiations that have stalled for almost two years.
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