“Separation referendum”, an important lesson for the government

Panithan" indicates the case of the national student movement making a separatist referendum. It is an important lesson for all government agencies. need to accelerate understanding find the root cause of the idea Pointing out expressions that violate academic research ethics making it misinterpreted impact on stability

Mr. Panithan Wattanayakorn Independent academic and security expert and foreign affairs Mentioning the case of the National Student Movement in Southern Border Provinces organizing seminars and preparing papers for the referendum Independently whether legal issues, relevant agencies have considered whether it is an illegal act or not. Both at the area level, ISOC, Region 4, in front of the National Security Council (NSC), which must look at conflicts with the law. especially against the constitution Including having to see if there are political issues involved or not.

“As far as I know initially, there are political groups and political parties involved. Which security agencies must check whether there is a link to illegal actions or not and this issue must be viewed on individual rights and liberties political movement group Especially the protection of identity, identity and academic matters that must be well separated. If it is a simulation of past research, it has been done many times. that is not involved or connected with politics in public in the form of a show of strength showing political stance," Mr. Panithan said.

Mr. Panithan said that if it is not related to sovereign independence But it's about setting a course. self determination Defining Multicultural Characteristics Which many countries have, including the United States, Australia, that allow local people to determine their own way without going against the laws of the country which in Thailand has a policy There is a proposal and the Cabinet (Cabinet) has already approved it. to use multicultural policies for locals to determine their own way By supporting the locality to play a greater role in determining the course of politics, governance, cultural and religious, therefore, the real purpose of the student movement must be considered. If only looking at the statement that came out alone may cause many people to worry therefore have to see what the facts are

“Overall the declaration of independence Trying to hold a referendum to separate itself to form a new state The use of these terms is clearly against the law. So it's something to be careful about. In the end, we must find a way to talk about what the right approach will be. part of liberty Complying with the law is another part. and have to see more eruptions and divisions because there are many groups that are moving may have to control there not to escalate Whether it's law, politics, local matters. These are sensitive matters,” Mr. Panithan said.

Mr. Panithan said that this case is a very important lesson for all parties, security agencies. administrative agency Universities, professors and students have to work together even more. in order to go in a better direction There has also been a long observation about this kind of movement. that may cause the situation to reverse Stressful when it shouldn't be We already have a good pluralistic policy. There is already a good local support.

When asked to emphasize that if it is done in an academic way, is it not wrong or not? But it is a sensitive issue that may cause widespread debate in society. to protect the person interviewed without revealing the identity of the person which is mandatory for conducting research rigorous academic Because some stories are open to the public may be construed as illegal. affect the stability Academic work will not do this. because it protects the people who come to make a statement will not announce that

“Academic work still has a lot of regulations. It's not to say that it's an academic job that can be done. That's a discrepancy. Not that the university organized There was one teacher sitting. invite political parties and let them announce anything that is precarious academically It's impossible. because there are ethical requirements for academic work that everyone must sign for acknowledgment Before asking such a delicate issue And in the past, many projects have been done. which has never been a problem Because it is within the framework of ethical regulations that must protect individual identity, ”said Panithan.

When asked to repeat that Should the state speed up the understanding process? Mr. Panithan said that government agencies must speed up understanding. Because this time is an important lesson for teachers, faculties and universities that organize this seminar. have to talk about the framework of the event If you are careful and follow the framework, you will not go too far towards the referendum. and released to the online community Academic work is sensitive. will not broadcast or use this kind of media Which must look at the rules of the university and who is responsible

As for the trend of youth groups or people in the area, Mr. Panithan said that he is working on research that surveys the opinions of young people of the new generation. and local people against extreme violence which received financial support from the National Research Agency There are many forms of extreme violence, culturally, domestically, politically and religiously. It is currently in discussion with many people.

“Separation is one extreme. I'm going more in-depth with this research. by evaluating the talk self-determination which is an idea that is increasingly spoken regardless of the law or the constitution. As a result, many people began to wonder how this concept developed. How is it related to politics? Because generally there are two types in foreign countries. is to separate the country into an independent state Grab a weapon to fight some areas. Or it's about a tribe that wants to set their own way. It's not about separating the state, separating the country because it's against the laws of that country. Ours have doubts about what kind of movement it is. Where did these original ideas come from? You have to ask people who teach and do workshops what they think, ”said Panithan.

Source: Thai News Agency