Public input sought in southern peace talks

Bangkok Post - Oct 28, 2026

Thailand plans to expand peace talks in the deep South beyond the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), with greater public participation seen as essential to achieving a lasting solution, Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday.

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