Thailand's bid to revive southern peace talks suffers setback

International relationsGovernment freezes BRN talks after deadly attack raises doubts over peace pushA group of alleged attackers is captured on video before they opened fire and threw pipe bombs at soldiers at a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province, Thailand on July 22. (Thai security forces via AP)MARWAAN MACAN-MARKARJuly 30, 2026 10:33 JSTBANGKOK -- Thailand's attempt to revive peace talks with Muslim insurgents in the south of the country has suffered its biggest setback since Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul took office, after a deadly attack by suspected Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) rebels prompted the government to postpone planned negotiations.