Killings harm military's battle for hearts and minds
ANALYSIS: Trust of locals must be won back if rebels are not to benefit from the shooting of four people
Authorities must shore up the confidence of residents in the wake of the Nong Chik shooting or risk losing vital community support needed to combat the insurgency, a senior security source has warned.
Thawee: Visits families of the dead to pledge prompt compensation
Security officials fear the shooting to death by military rangers of four Muslims in Nong Chik district of Pattani on Sunday could result in those who do not now sympathise with the insurgents swinging their support behind the rebels.
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- Writer: Nauvarat Suksamran
- Position: Reporter
