20 Oct 2023 at 16: 27 PUBLISHED
Somsak Thepsutin, the deputy prime minister, is in Malaysia to address the rebellion issue in the three southern border regions of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat in an effort to improve relations between the two nations in all places.
Mr. Somsak traveled to Kalantan State in Malaysia on Friday in his capacity as head of the proper commission for the development of Thailand’s southwestern border provinces. He interacted with Malay businesspeople during his visit, including hoteliers, frozen meat importers, and significant Kota Bharu property developers.
Pasit Juthaputhi, the Thai consul general in Kota Bharu, and three Narathiwat MPs from the partnership Bhumjaithai and Palang Pracharath events were with Mr. Somsak.
Additionally, Mr. Somsak spoke with the captain of the Kelantan officers, Pol Lt Gen Muhamad Zaki Bin Haji Harun.
According to Pol Lt Gen Muhamad Zaki, increased communication and coordination between MPs from both countries have tremendously improved relations between Thailand and Malaysia.
Thailand was urged to intensify efforts to stop the trafficking of illegal workers across the border by the head of the Kelatan authorities, who claimed that they were responsible for crime and the spread of drugs.
He was gushing about the Thai administration’s desire for a cross-border gate to connect the two nations. This could be done, he said, but it would take some time.
According to Mr. Somsak, Thailand hoped that this would happen quickly because it would allow trade between nations to grow.
He claimed that the Indonesian businesspeople he spoke with had expressed interest in starting a sizable private clinic and halal food company. Additionally, they desired the presence of an international college near the border. More in-depth discussions on these topics were necessary, he continued.
Discussions about building a bridge link between the two nations were also brought up, but he claimed that due to the disparity in trail gauges between Malaysia and Thailand, it would be challenging.
Mr. Somsak expressed his hope that his visit may contribute to the improvement of Thai-Malaysia relationships, noting that it was the first high-level browse from a Thai national in ten years.
He expressed his desire to see more top Malaysian authorities work together to resolve issues in Thailand’s three southernmost provinces.