IGP Urges Malaysians to Reduce Travel to Southern Thailand Amid Tense Security

Thailand: Radical Islamists torch Buddhist homes in Narathiwat

Thailand, the Southeast Asian country, is a Buddhist heartland. More than 93 per cent of the country practices Buddhism. The nation has a remarkable, deep-rooted and historically imbibed culture aligning with Buddhism that resonates its civilisational legacy dating back to centuries. However, a radical Islamic insurgency in the Southern region is threatening this very civilisational, cultural and spiritual soul of Thailand. Narathiwat, a Souther…

Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Police have stepped up security preparedness at the Malaysia-Thailand border following a series of explosions and attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, southern Thailand, with the areas remaining under control.Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the measures included the deployment of members of the Southeast and Northern Brigades of the Gene…

M’sians urged to reconsider non-essential travel to southern Thailand amid security concerns

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Aug 25: Malaysians have been advised to reconsider non-essential travel to Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat following a series of recent security incidents in the three southern Thai provinces. Malaysia’s Consul General in Songkhla, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, said those residing in or travelling to the affected areas should remain vigilant and closely follow instructions issued by the Thai authorities. “Malaysians are adv…