Blood on the Border: Thailand's Forgotten Conflict The latest attack on a military checkpoint in Narathiwat province has left five Thai soldiers dead and six civilians injured, including a 10 year old boy.
The brazen assault is the latest manifestation of a long simmering conflict that has plagued Thailand's southern provinces for over two decades.
The roots of the conflict date back to 2004, when rebels in the Muslim majority region began fighting for greater autonomy from the Buddhist majority government in Bangkok.