No regional autonomy for now

As already foreseen earlier, the idea of a special administrative area for the three southern provinces has now been withdrawn.

Interior Minister Pol.Capt.Chalerm Yubamroong (เฉลิม อยู่บำรุง) says the establishment of the three Southern border provinces as special governing zone has been withdrawn.

Mr Chalerm says the ministry has given up on the special governing zone project due to objections by many people who are concerned that the project may lead to conflicts in the society.