Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chats informally with residents and troops during his visit to Narathiwat on Tuesday. Gen Prayut said he believes the unrest in the far South has improved over the past few years. The situation is getting better, so troops [from other areas sent to the restive South] will be pulled out," Gen Prayut said. (Bangkok Post photo)Troops from other areas will be completely withdrawn from the restive southern border provinces by October, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said. The prime minister made a quick trip to Narathiwat on Monday to promote a land reform campaign in the deep South.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2016 23:15 UTC