However, it’s a sure bet that they are motivated by the same jihadi doctrines including contempt and hatred for infidels. More on the Thai jihad (or “southern insurgency”). “Thai Premier Dismisses Links Between Al-Qaeda And Southern Insurgents,” by D. Arul Rajoo for Bernama, June 17:
BANGKOK, June 17 (Bernama) — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Monday dismissed claims that insurgents in the restive southern provinces are linked to or trained by the Jemaah Islamiyah and Al-Qaeda.
He said the previous and current Thai governments had investigated such claims but had not found any evidence to support the allegations…