General Principles of the Peace Dialogue Process

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Country/entity
Thailand
Region
Asia and Pacific
Agreement name
General Principles of the Peace Dialogue Process
Date
31 Mar 2022
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( South Thailand Insurgency (2001 - ) )
Stage
Pre-negotiation/process
Conflict nature
Government/territory
Peace process
Thailand peace process
Parties
Peace Dialogue panel of the Royal Thai Government (PEDP)
Patani Malay National Revolutionary Front (BRN)
Third parties
-
Description
Short statement setting out principles for an 'inclusive peace dialogue process' and 'based on the spirit and substance contained in the General Consensus and the Berlin Initiative'. Includes principles for seeking political solutions relating to the Patani community, establishing a mechanism for public consultation, and a mechanism for reducing violence.

Agreement document
TH_220331_General Principles of the Peace Dialogue Process_EN.pdf | Download PDF
Agreement document (original language)
TH_220331_General Principles of the Process of Peaceful Dialogue.pdf | Download PDF

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
4. Both parties will strive to discuss details of the aforementioned matters and work towards actual implementation for peace and prosperity of the Patani community in the Southern Border provinces of Thailand. ( Locate in agreement)
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Anti-discrimination
2. Both parties will seek to establish a safe and inclusive mechanism for public consultation within the area based on the principle of dignity, safety, and freedom of expression, which will reflect the opinions and needs of all people in the area, regardless of ethnicity and religion. ( Locate in agreement)
Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Substantive
1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security. ( Locate in agreement)
In this regard, appropriate safety and security measures will be provided to designated BRN representatives to participate in the mentioned consultation. ( Locate in agreement)
Religious groups
Groups→Religious groups→Anti-discrimination
2. Both parties will seek to establish a safe and inclusive mechanism for public consultation within the area based on the principle of dignity, safety, and freedom of expression, which will reflect the opinions and needs of all people in the area, regardless of ethnicity and religion. ( Locate in agreement)
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security. ( Locate in agreement)
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
No specific mention.
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of civilians
3. Both parties will seek to implement a reduction of violence monitored by a jointly agreed mechanism which will create a conducive environment for peace and ensure safety for all the people in the area. ( Locate in agreement)
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Protection of groups
1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security. ( Locate in agreement)
2. Both parties will seek to establish a safe and inclusive mechanism for public consultation within the area based on the principle of dignity, safety, and freedom of expression, which will reflect the opinions and needs of all people in the area, regardless of ethnicity and religion. ( Locate in agreement)
4. Both parties will strive to discuss details of the aforementioned matters and work towards actual implementation for peace and prosperity of the Patani community in the Southern Border provinces of Thailand. ( Locate in agreement)
Rights related issues→Protection measures→Other
In this regard, appropriate safety and security measures will be provided to designated BRN representatives to participate in the mentioned consultation. ( Locate in agreement)
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security. ( Locate in agreement)
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security. ( Locate in agreement)
4. Both parties will strive to discuss details of the aforementioned matters and work towards actual implementation for peace and prosperity of the Patani community in the Southern Border provinces of Thailand. ( Locate in agreement)
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→Other
1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security. ( Locate in agreement)
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
3. Both parties will seek to implement a reduction of violence monitored by a jointly agreed mechanism which will create a conducive environment for peace and ensure safety for all the people in the area. ( Locate in agreement)
Ceasefire
No specific mention.
Police
No specific mention.
Armed forces
No specific mention.
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
No specific mention.
Other international signatory
No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
No specific mention.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE PEACE DIALOGUE PROCESS

The Peace Dialogue panel of the Royal Thai Government (PEDP) and the Patani Malay National Revolutionary Front (BRN) together recognize the need for an inclusive peace dialogue process that upholds the dignity and integrity of both parties based on the spirit and substance contained in the General Consensus and the Berlin Initiative.

The PEDP and the BRN have agreed General Principles of the Peace Dialogue Process as follows:

1. Both parties will discuss and mutually seek political solutions in accordance with the will of the Patani community under the Unitary State of Thailand in accordance with the Constitution including the form of governance, recognition of the Patani community identities, human rights, justice and legal matters, economic and development, education, culture, safety, and security.

2. Both parties will seek to establish a safe and inclusive mechanism for public consultation within the area based on the principle of dignity, safety, and freedom of expression, which will reflect the opinions and needs of all people in the area, regardless of ethnicity and religion.

In this regard, appropriate safety and security measures will be provided to designated BRN representatives to participate in the mentioned consultation.

3. Both parties will seek to implement a reduction of violence monitored by a jointly agreed mechanism which will create a conducive environment for peace and ensure safety for all the people in the area.

4. Both parties will strive to discuss details of the aforementioned matters and work towards actual implementation for peace and prosperity of the Patani community in the Southern Border provinces of Thailand.

Done and signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 31 March 2022.