They are also known for occasional coordinated attacks when seeking to make a political point with a show of strength. They generally stage hit-and-run attacks, such as drive-by shootings and ambushes with roadside bombs. In January 2020, Thai officials held their first formal meeting in years with BRN representatives.Īlthough BRN is considered the most influential of the separatist groups, local members operate with some autonomy. Peace talks have been ongoing for several years under the auspices of the Malaysian government between Thai officials and Mara Patani, an umbrella body representing several insurgent groups. Their goals range from greater autonomy to independence, with little indication they are related to jihadist movements in other Southeast Asian countries, such as Indonesia and the Philippines. They are a shadowy mix of veteran separatists and often loosely led groups of violent young militants. The various southern insurgent groups have not issued a consensus demand. Sarayuth Kotchawong said he received a report shortly before midnight that a suspect had entered a convenience store at a gas station in Yala’s Yaha district, placed a black bag inside, and warned employees to leave if they “do not want die.” The workers left before the bag exploded 10 minutes later. “It is clear that the insurgents remain committed to using violence on people, damaging confidence in the economy, creating uncertainty and undermining the government system,” he said. Pramote said the attackers Tuesday night “dressed up as women, using motorcycles and in many cases using petrol bombs, throwing them into the target sites.”
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In other violence since then, two Thai army ordnance experts on duty were killed by a bomb later that month.Įnjoying this article? Click here to subscribe for full access. The attacks are the most high-profile ones since early April, when the Thai government and BRN - Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani, believed to be the biggest of several insurgent groups- agreed to halt violence during the Muslim holy period of Ramadan. Get briefed on the story of the week, and developing stories to watch across the Asia-Pacific.
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