Peace team 'ready to engage' all groups

The government is ready to engage in dialogue with all insurgent groups in the deep South to achieve lasting peace along the border, says the chief of the Southern peace negotiation team, Gen Somsak Rungsita.

- ABDULLAH BENJAKAT

Speaking at Sirindhorn Camp in Pattani’s Yarang district yesterday, Gen Somsak said the formal order to establish a new negotiating body is imminent.

Once the order is signed by the prime minister, the panel, which will mirror the structure of past panels, can start drawing in experts and representatives from security, justice and civilian sectors.