You're 100% correct. The violence is essentially found in the southern region of the country where Muslims reside. This sort of outrageous and senseless violence isn't typically seen further north and towards the Bangkok, Chiang-Mai, and Chiang-Rai areas.
~ Blue Jays ~
> This sort of outrageous and senseless violence isn't typically seen further north and towards the Bangkok, Chiang-Mai, and Chiang-Rai areas. <
Well, the violence just hit BKK. Can Chiangmai be far behind?
[Last time I was in CNX, I saw a HUGE mosque, newly constructed, a few km outside the city center -- just off Sankamphaeng Road. Looks as if a lot of Saudi money has been at work there. Bombs to follow?]