ข้อเสนอการแปลงเปลี่ยน ความขัดแย้งชายแดนใต้ ผ่านการผสานวัฒนธรรม และการปกครองร่วมกัน

Abstract

The protracted violent situation in Southern Border Area has been going on for more than a decade. The conflict is complex and involves many actors. In order to transform such conflict, it is necessary to understand the goals of relevant actors. Unfortunately, armed movements do not clearly spell out their demands. Therefore, this article proposes to go back to the 7 points original demands made 70 years ago by a prominent religious leader, namely Haji Sulong. The consideration of these demands in conjunction with the more recent ones made by civil society led to two important issues: the building of a multiculturalist and united society where different cultures interact with respect and the development of a special form of local governance in accordance with the will of local people. After a preliminary analysis of these two issues, the article goes on to suggest further study with active participation and deliberation of relevant actors, thus preparing for the practical implementation of these issues and bringing them to be part of the agenda of the ongoing peace dialogue process.