Lack of progress in the South alone should be reason for Thaksin to be ousted.

Wasn't it just a few months ago that Thaksin was quoted as saying his legacy would depend on whether the southern problems were resolved?

The southern violence is being completely ignored by Thaksin, as he fights for his personal political survival.

Of course, since this is a Democrat Party stronghold, it receives the least attention. Per his own words and actions since the last campaign, the provinces that voted for him get first and last dibs when it comes to state resources. Those that did not, get whatever is 'left over' (yeah, right) from a paltry 3rd world state budget.