The National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand has been instructed by outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to research a gaggle of activists who referred to as for a public referendum on the establishment of an unbiased Muslim ‘Pattani State‘ separate from Thailand.
The demand for a referendum was made during a seminar titled “Self-determination,” which introduced the “National Student Movement” or “Pelajar Bangsa” from the 4 southern border provinces. The seminar, held at the Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Pattani campus, encouraged residents to vote for the proposed move, Bangkok Post reported.
Supoj Malaniyom, the NSC secretary-general, stated on Friday that the NSC informed the prime minister concerning the problem and subsequently ordered an investigation into the individuals involved. There are concerns that the call for a public referendum could result in disunity. A meeting to discuss the matter will be held by the NSC subsequent Monday.
“The name for a public referendum on independence is unlawful and doesn’t profit anybody,” said Supoj Malaniyom.
“The security law must be imposed within the South in an attempt to stop damages to properties and danger to people. Moreover, there is additionally Pay zero of peaceable dialogue which widens the probabilities of lecturers and representatives from many sectors collaborating in a discussion with out activities that result in societal disharmony.”
Somchai Sawaengkan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Human Rights, Freedom, and Consumer Protection, urged the Internal Security Operations Command and security companies to investigate the matter, as he believed a political celebration may be orchestrating the situation.
Somchai additionally called on the Election Commission to scrutinise certain politicians and elected MPs who attended the occasion, claiming to have a video clip of them..