The southern border peace dialogue is making progress, with a key meeting expected to take place in Malaysia in September, according to Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, political adviser to the prime minister.
Speaking at Government House on Wednesday, Mr Wan said several subcommittees are holding closed-door discussions ahead of the meeting, with two further rounds of talks expected before the gathering in Malaysia.
If the bilateral talks proceed smoothly, Thailand and Malaysia could jointly sign an agreement and issue a formal statement about progress in the talks, he said.
Mr Wan said the unrest in the southern border provinces could also be discussed during Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's visit to Malaysia on July 9 and 10, although it is not expected to be the main agenda item.
He said Thailand is likely to seek Malaysia's support in accelerating efforts to achieve sustainable peace in the region, where more than 7,000 civilians have died in over two decades of low-level insurgency.
Addressing concerns over violence in the deep South, Mr Wan said authorities are assessing the situation, noting attacks have increased, but their impact on daily life remains limited.
