There are a few questions that the separatists have yet to answer; such as the divisive nature among Patani separatist movements, the support and ‘buy-in’ these movements have among Patani community in Southern Thailand, and the strategy the groups have to establish for Pattani’s independence. [...] For a long time, one of the most critical issues faced by the Pattani separatist movements has been the division between the separatist movement even when the peace negotiation is currently ongoing. [...] The Patani peace negotiation with MARA Patani was then cast aside, and BRN became the sole entity representing the Patani separatist movement to negotiate for peace with the Thailand government. [...] The blurry leadership tactic used by the Patani separatist movement also means that civil society organisations that work tremendously for the Patani community in Southern Thailand feels detached from the fight that the separatist is trying to reach. [...] Patani Struggles: From the Eyes of an Outsider From the perspective of an outsider to the conflict; one of the frustrations as we engaged with the community is the trust deficit towards outsiders.
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