Army plans to take a leaf out of insurgents' book
The Army plans to strengthen the 20,000-strong village defence force in the deep South though extensive military training and link the volunteer units in one wide-reaching network in what appears to replicate the separatist organisation.
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Physicians pleased with HM's recovery
His Majesty the King is recovering well from spinal surgery and his post-operative pain is lessening, the Bureau of the Royal Household said yesterday.
PM's mixed reception
Supporters and opponents of Thaksin Shinawatra were urged to stay calm yesterday when the prime minister visited Siriraj Hospital, where His Majesty the King is recovering from surgery.
Separatists 'are masquerading as security forces'
The multi-agency Southern Border Provinces Peace-Building Command (SBPPBC) launched a public-relations campaign yesterday, warning southern communities to keep watch for insurgents pretending to be security officials.