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PM wants swift action on ‘Patani State’ probe

Security agencies looking into reports that activists are promoting independence referendum

A soldier takes part in a routine security patrol in Pattani municipality in the southern border province. (Post File Photo)

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday urged security agencies to speed up investigating a group of activists calling for a referendum on establishing an independent Muslim “Patani State” in the South.

Emerging from the weekly cabinet meeting, Gen Prayut said the government’s legal team and security agencies were investigating, and the authorities were checking media reports about a politician pulling strings.

However, he insisted the issue would be dealt with under the…

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