Academic views on Peace Talk Promotion in the Southern Border Provinces
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This research article aims to understand the views of academics in support of peace talks in the Southern border provinces through in-depth interviews and field notes from 9 Thai researchers on the conflict and its resolution. This research, conducted from 1 May to 30 September 2020 involved 4 outsiders in, 2 insiders in, 2 insiders out, and 1 outsider out. A typology and taxonomy of the collected data, is followed by analysis, description, and explanation of the findings.Research Finding: an environment conducive for peace talks represents an initial step towards achieving peace. Experts advise 7 critical strategies for effective action, including attentive listening to all people's comments, cultivating a positive narrative through peace-oriented information, fostering unity across diverse faiths, conducting unbiased and sincere conflict resolution efforts, supporting civil society and ensuring freedom of peace-promoting spaces, refraining from undue interference with the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre, and avoiding stereotyping and unjust arrests. 7 ongoing strategies are: enhancing the quality of life for the populace, advancing the dualistic educational system, serving
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