The South is Burning

One of the most tragic stories in Thailand today is the deteriorating situation in the South. This is a major worry for a number of reasons. The primary reason is that no one in the southern regions can live without fear. According to today's Bangkok Post, 124 teachers have been killed over the past few years, and 287 schools have been attacked by arsonists. If children cannot attend school safely, what future does this region have? Another reason for concern is that the Government seems to have no idea about what to do to solve the problem. They have tried sending many soldiers to the region, and they have also asked the local population to identify terrorists. However, nothing has worked, and there seems to be no answer forthcoming. All in all, for the reasons mentioned above, I consider the South of Thailand to be one of the most desperate regions in the world today.