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Concern about the seemingly unending cycle of violence on the jungled border between their two countries has led Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to agree with his Thai counterpart to initiate a joint commission for bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. When in place, the commission is hopefully expected to deepen existing e…