Blasts in Yala and separate explosions aimed at soldiers and police in Narathiwat mark another stressful day in the South.
Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has vowed to bring ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra home a free man before the New Year.
A group of parents and supporters based at Siriraj Hospital work for a better future with more opportunities for children with Down syndrome.
Government negotiations with BRN a good start, but more action needed to bring peace to the far South, says former Malaysian PM Mahathir.