Bangkok Post : Bombs, gunmen kill and maim in South

Bangkok Post : Bombs, gunmen kill and maim in South
So far other than a cursory trip to campaign in the South, none of the parties have address the recent violence in this region.

Helping the South doesn't help those in power

Helping the South doesn't help those in power
There are many good points raised in this article and maybe a key to finding a solution, but are the politicians willing to take the necessary steps to addressing the real issues here.

Politics only part of the problem in the deep South

Politics only part of the problem in the deep South: "If Thailand's modern political history proves anything, it is that no one party has ever single-handedly captured the hearts and souls of the Malay Muslims in the three southernmost provinces of Patta .....

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This is an in-depth analysis on the problems that face the political parties in bring peace to the south. It is a difficult task and no one has come up with a workable solution.

Bangkok Post : Sonthi offers to boost lives of Muslims

Bangkok Post : Sonthi offers to boost lives of Muslims
At least some of the minor parties are taking this issue seriously.  It would be good to hear something from the Democrats instead of just PTP bashing.

Four soldiers killed in Pattani attack

Four soldiers killed in Pattani attack
Insurgent attacks are getting more brazen. It is an issue that needs to be addressed by both parties in the run-up to the election. Violence and the presence of soldiers is not a solution even though they have taken a more community-minded approach.