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Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen held urgent talks with Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Kuala Lumpur, updating him on southern border security following a deadly attack and suspension of peace negotiations.
Thailand has postponed peace talks scheduled for September in Malaysia with southern insurgents, citing a deadly attack in Narathiwat that killed five rangers. Officials say violence has forced them to reassess the dialogue process.
Thailand has halted scheduled peace talks with southern insurgents following a deadly attack in Narathiwat that killed five rangers. Officials say the violence requires reassessment before negotiations can resume.