Troubles in the South - August 2005 Troubles in the South index page (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) Almost like being there: Yala closed - August 12, 2005 Businesses in Yala once again shuttered as residents heed threats by southern separatists to halt work on Friday. Dr. Has reports: Almost 100% of shops in Yala province are closed on Friday (in accordance with the separatists' wishes). At the few shops that remain open, plainclothes policemen stand guard. The situation has been like this for two weeks in Yala. Nowadays it is like a deserted town and there are few cars as well. More on Troubles in the South (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) (Photo: Dr. Has for 2Bangkok.com) Troubles in the South index page