Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vicharee Vichit-Vadakan, Founder of Kinnest Group, shares the heart and vision behind Bangkok’s favorite community home, #theCOMMONS
Upon returning to Thailand, she felt a deep longing for warm, welcoming public spaces where people could simply slow down and truly connect with one another so she decided to create one.
Discover how her simple, soulful intention to "build a community first" letting the space gently grow around the people sparked a decade long journey of turning #SouthSukhumvit into a vibrant, inclusive home for everyone.
#theCOMMONSCloud11
#theCOMMONS
#Cloud11
#KinnestGroup
#CommunityFirst
#TimetoTalkwithPipoauh
#TheNationThailand
Vicharee Vichit-Vadakan, Founder of Kinnest Group, shares the heart and vision behind Bangkok’s favorite community home, #theCOMMONS
Upon returning to Thailand, she felt a deep longing for warm, welcoming public spaces where people could simply slow down and truly connect with one another so she decided to create one.
Discover how her simple, soulful intention to "build a community first" letting the space gently grow around the people sparked a decade long journey of turning #SouthSukhumvit into a vibrant, inclusive home for everyone.
#theCOMMONSCloud11
#theCOMMONS
#Cloud11
#KinnestGroup
#CommunityFirst
#TimetoTalkwithPipoauh
#TheNationThailand







![Failure to secure Deep South | The Disclosed EP.18
A coordinated wave of 51 simultaneous attacks across the Deep South of Thailand exposes a decades-long crisis that has cost nearly half a trillion baht.
This week on The Disclosed, we investigate the root causes, unhealed historical wounds, and why state security strategies continue to fail.
👉 The Incident: 51 simultaneous attacks and over 75 violent incidents across Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
👉 The Cost: Over half a trillion baht funnelled into a security-first approach with no lasting peace.
👉 The Roots: Examining historical trauma, the BRN insurgency, and why integration failed in the south.
🔎 Reported by @Tameryn.sh
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[00:01] - Introduction: Overview of the widespread violent incidents in the Deep South of Thailand and addressing safety perceptions for travelers.
[00:50] - Coordinated Attack on August 22, 2026: Summary of the coordinated arson, bombings, sabotage, and terrorization across Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
[02:14] - Who Behind the Attacks?: Explanation of the underground network structure of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) and its tactical wing (RKK).
[03:12] - Ideology of Separatism: Discussion on Pattani nationalism, historical roots, and how identity and religion are weaponized.
[04:09] - Why the Deep South Failed to Integrate: Comparison between the North/Northeast and the Deep South regarding historical integration, ethnic identity, and forced assimilation policies.
[05:37] - The Financial Cost of the Conflict: Overview of the massive state budget allocated to the region and why security-first spending failed to achieve peace.
[07:05] - Historical Trauma & Major Tragedies: Key historical events in 2004 (Krue Se Mosque crisis and Tak Bai tragedy) that deepened distrust toward the state.
[08:54] - Peace Dialogues & Roadblocks: History of peace talks starting from 2013 and why peace negotiations frequently stall.
[09:51] - Conclusion & Key Takeaways: Final thoughts on moving away from a security-first mindset toward political inclusion, cultural respect, and justice.
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#TheDisclosed #DeepSouth #ThailandNews #Yala #Pattani #Narathiwat #TheNationThailand #ไฟใต้ #สามจังหวัดชายแดนภาคใต้ #ยะลา #ปัตตานี #นราธิวาส Failure to secure Deep South | The Disclosed EP.18](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rUtKYak-SWk/mqdefault.jpg)


