Representatives of suspected insurgents in the deep South prepare to hand firearms over to authorities at Sirindhorn Camp in Pattani's Yarang district yesterday. The ceremony was part of the 4th Army Region's project to quell violence in the region through a reconciliation process. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)Almost 300 people linked to southern insurgency groups on Friday took part in a 4th Army Region ceremony where they pledged not to become involved in any further unrest. According to officers, 127 people signed up to the programme last year and another 161 took part this year. The group also gave a pledge that they will no longer get involved in the violence in the South.

Source: Bangkok Post February 02, 2018 20:37 UTC