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Pita against vote on separatist state

Student activists could face police probe

Pita Limjaroenrat

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat on Saturday opposed calls for the separation of the deep South from Thailand, saying the party stands by the principle that Thailand is an inseparable kingdom.

Mr Pita, the MFP’s prime minister candidate, said the same administrative system must apply to the whole country including the three southernmost provinces. The deep South also should try to reduce violence and conflicts in the region.

His remarks came after a group of student activists on Wednesday promoted separation of the deep South at a seminar titled “Self-determination” at the political science faculty of Prince of Songkla…

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