Bomb blasts, arson attacks rock Narathiwat, two injured
A string of unrest occurred at multiple locations in southern border provinces on Saturday night, with explosions and arson attacks damaging vehicles, communication infrastructure and other property. Two people were injured in Narathiwat.
Several explosions and arson attacks occurred in southern Thai provinces on Saturday night, causing damage to vehicles, communication infrastructure, and other properties. Two individuals sustained injuries in Narathiwat. In Narathiwat, an explosion occurred along a road linking two villages, and an arson attack targeted a Bongo tambon administration office, resulting in a missing or removed black Mitsubishi pickup.
In Arnae village, a backhoe was set ablaze near a bridge. In Cho Airong district, tires were burned in two tambons, and explosions were reported near a DTAC telecommunications tower and Highway 42. In Yi-ngo district, one tire-burning incident was reported near Thung Kha village. In Sungai Padi district, a car carrying five people experienced an explosion, injuring two women.
The Narathiwat 932 police task force reported that these incidents occurred at eleven locations in Narathiwat. In Yala, suspected insurgents set fire to telecommunications towers operated by two networks and torched two tambon administration organization vehicles. Security officials tightened measures in Sungai Kolok district, imposing a curfew and urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command cautioned residents to remain vigilant and avoid approaching security personnel or suspicious objects.
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