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Chalerm picks advisory group 'tied to rebels'

Yingluck says government not involved in selection

Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 17.29
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Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has appointed nine members of the Wadah group as his advisers on the deep South.

The move has been criticised as some members of the group have been linked to insurgents in the region.

The advisers, appointed Tuesday by Mr Chalerm, are group leader Den Tomeena, Wan Muhamad Nor Matha Wan, Areepen Uttarasin, Sukarno Matha, Najmuddin Uma, Phetdao Tomeena, Abdulrohman Absulsamad, Suthipan Sririkanont and Sudin Phuyutthanont.

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Smithy
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Discussion 19 : 20 Feb 2013 at 21.4619
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jck, the problem with the term "terrorist" is it is politically-charged word, with no single definition. The definition you give could also be applied to those responsible for deaths of Somchai Neelapaijit, Tak Bai, Nong Chik, torture of suspected insurgents,ect. Never mind deaths of Patani Malays dating back hundreds of years. Name-calling does not help any situation. Grievances exist on both sides. And why so important to say "terrorist"? Why not try to understand how and why rubber-tapper becomes bomber? If we do not understand this, then we cannot ever solve problem.
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Discussion 18 : 20 Feb 2013 at 17.0718
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A good background article to read appeared in the Asian Times this week. This article schetches much better whats going on in the south and what the government wants to do, the problems they are facing, the role of the army etc. The writer doesn't have yellow or red glasses on, stay in the south and have good sources.
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Discussion 17 : 20 Feb 2013 at 11.2717
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Hill farang dis#14, 100% agree. You can't broker any peace when you don't have the means and contact to reach the insurgents. How better way to understand the grievances than someone who has been on the opposite side. They are not involved in any military planning or in the center for implementing policies so what secrets will be leaked. They are only advisers and should their advises are helpful, they will be brought to the next level. On the other hand, allow them to participate will be improve the government image.
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Discussion 16 : 20 Feb 2013 at 11.2616
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Hill farang dis#14, 100% agree. You can't broker any peace when you don't have the means and contact to reach the insurgents. How better way to understand the grievances than someone who has been on the opposite side. They are not involved in any military planning or in the center for implementing policies so what secrets will be leaked. They are only advisers and should their advises are helpful, they will be brought to the next level. On the other hand, allow them to participate will be improve the government image.
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Discussion 15 : 20 Feb 2013 at 08.5615
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Upena #1: I agree with your use of the word “terrorists” but fail to understand why so many posters apparently disagree with using this term for those who randomly kill innocent civilians and chose soft targets in pursuit of their aims. If they want to be treated like human beings then let them first stop their cowardly attacks on civilians. Then perhaps a meaningful dialogue could start.
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Discussion 14 : 20 Feb 2013 at 08.2614
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"The move has been criticised as some members of the group have been linked to insurgents in the region."

This is silly as one negotiates the end of violence (war) with their enemy, not friends. Look at Korea, Vietnam & even the IRA (Northern Ireland) as examples of this. The key is to have sincere & constructive communication instead of 'tit-for-tat' violence which will only get worse.
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Discussion 13 : 20 Feb 2013 at 08.0513
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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday distanced her government from the move. "The appointment is Mr Chalerm's personal decision, and it does not involve the government," she said.

That's funny I thought he was part of the Government. You must mean my brother didn't make this decision.
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Discussion 12 : 20 Feb 2013 at 07.0212
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D#9 you had me agreeing with you until your last sentence. The 1st part 100% correct. The rest is just poor propaganda. Such a pity.
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Discussion 11 : 20 Feb 2013 at 06.5711
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According to D#1 if people believe like D#1 the issue will be ongoing. Do you know well who are those people? why do you say they want to saperate? How come? i highly recommend the government should give the authority to Thai Musim because they have more insight than people are not three provinces. You have to open and give a chance for them to prove. i would like to tell you don't think negatively about Thai muslim because we have the same beloved father and mother.
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Discussion 10 : 20 Feb 2013 at 06.4710
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"There really isn't a substitute for finding a way to sit down and talk to people...I wouldn't expect the Dems to understand this."

Like at Tak Bai, huh? Or Krue Se? Oh, those weren't Dem governments responsible? They were TRT?
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