Malaysian caught in Golok lockdown after bomb blasts stranded in Thai town

A Malaysian traveler in Sungai Golok, Thailand, found himself in a state of turmoil following a series of bomb blasts that disrupted the town. The 35-year-old, known only as Main, was en route back to Kelantan when the explosions occurred around 9pm. Security personnel promptly closed key roads and set up roadblocks to manage the situation.

Main reached the Golok Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security complex but was turned away due to strict security measures. He recounted the fear and anxiety gripping the town, with residents reporting coordinated attacks across southern Thailand. Main currently resides at a hotel in Golok while awaiting the reopening of border crossings.

This incident followed a series of explosions and arson attacks in southern Thailand's provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, affecting at least 12 locations. The blasts reportedly included explosions, burning tires and vehicles, as well as attacks on public buildings and businesses. Residents in border towns like Pasir Mas and Rantau Panjang in Kelantan also felt the reverberations of the blasts.