Peace talks to end decades of armed conflict in the restive southernmost provinces of Thailand resumed after a year-long pause this morning in Kuala Lumpur, between a delegation from the Thai government and representatives of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) movement.
The peace talks are being facilitated by General Zulkifli Zainal Abidin of Malaysia. This is the first time that the Thai delegation is being led by a civilian, Chatchai Bangchuad, deputy secretary-general of the National Security Council, instead of an army general as in previous talks.
Chatchai told the media before the talks that the meeting today is aimed at following up on the three items guided by the peace roadmap, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan Toward Peace (JCPP), which include public consultations, reduction of violence and political solutions.
He said he expects the meeting today to discuss ending…
