Malaysia to facilitate talks with Thai insurgents

BANGKOK: Malaysia will become a “facilitator” for talks with separatist groups in the south of Thailand, while the national security council chiefs of both countries will tackle the issue together, said Thailand’s National Security Council chief Paradorn Pattanathabutr.

“We need Malaysia’s help because some insurgents are not based in Thailand, so Malaysia will facilitate by finding out who is involved and who is ready to talk,” Paradorn said yesterday.