Instead of leaving the peace process in the southern border provinces as a matter for affected locals only, Thais in all parts of the country should be involved, a seminar was told on Wednesday. Chulalongkorn University scholar Chantana Wungaeo said it is crucial that the public be involved in the peace process, since public sentiment usually affects the framework used in addressing the issue. Chiangmai University professor Mark Tamthai said all students graduating from a Thai university should have basic and accurate knowledge about the country's major problems, especially about problems in the South. He suggested every Thai university should offer prerequisite courses that equip students with accurate knowledge about issues that the country is facing. If that happens, they might feel as if they have been excluded from the peace process.

Source: Bangkok Post December 06, 2017 22:52 UTC