A statement issued by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) while technical negotiations were under way in Kuala Lumpur risks upsetting the southern peace talks, says the government's negotiator.
Thanut Suvarnananda, director of the National Intelligence Agency and the government's newly appointed chief negotiator, on Sunday criticised the BRN for issuing the remarks.
The trilateral talks involving Thailand, BRN and Malaysia as facilitator were held on July 4. Mr Thanut said the statement disrupted the negotiations and reflected divisions within BRN's leadership.
