Hanoi (VNA), Feb. 6 -- Peace talks to end decades of armed conflict in the southernmost provinces of Thailand resumed on February 6 after a year-long pause.

Thai media reported that the new two-day round between a delegation from the Thai government and representatives of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) movement took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Chatchai Bangchuad, the Thai government's new chief negotiator, told the press that the first day of discussions had gone well, and both sides took it seriously, trying to solve problems jointly.

Expressing his hope for progress in the second day of negotiations, the official said a technical committee will work on the details of a possible ceasefire for the Muslim fasting month of Rama...