The director of the Centre for Conflict Studies and Cultural Diversity (CSCD) at Prince of Songkla University is calling on the government to seek more countries to act as facilitators in peace talks with southern separatists.
Srisompob: Stance ‘must change’
Asst Prof Srisompob Jitpiromsri said the government is insisting on choosing Malaysia to act as the sole facilitator in the peace talks, despite the fact that several countries have offered to facilitate the dialogues. He said the government’s decision was based on Malaysia’s position as Thailand’s immediate neighbour, sharing some cultural similarities with the Thai-Muslims living in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala.
He added that Japan and several European countries have offered to help in the talks.
“Thailand’s stance on this matter needs to change as quickly as possible,” he said.
Asst Prof Srisompob said…
