The Role of Government Actors in Conflict Resolution: A Study in Southern Thailand

Lookman So, Dian Kagungan, Intan Fitri Meutia

Abstract


This study analyzes the role of government actors in conflict resolution in Southern Thailand, focusing on Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. The conflict in this region is multidimensional, involving historical, political, identity-based, security, and socio-economic factors. This research applies a qualitative approach using a descriptive-analytical method based on a literature review.

The novelty of this study lies in the development of a conceptual model that explains the relationship between the dominance of security actors, weak bureaucratic coordination, and conflict outcomes characterized by negative peace. The findings show that the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) plays a dominant role through a security-based approach, while the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) and local governments contribute through socio-economic development and trust-building initiatives. However, weak coordination among institutions reduces policy effectiveness and prevents addressing root causes.

Keywords


Government actors, Conflict resolution, Southern Thailand, Governance, Public administration.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v57.1.8131

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