Sungai Golok quiet as Malaysians stay away after southern Thailand attacks
SUNGAI GOLOK: Sungai Golok, the bustling Thai border town long favoured by Malaysians for shopping, dining and entertainment, has taken on a noticeably quieter mood since Sunday following a series of attacks in southern Thailand.
Sungai Golok, a bustling Thai border town notorious for attracting Malaysians on weekends for shopping, dining, and entertainment, has recently experienced a noticeable silence since Sunday. The town, situated across the border from Rantau Panjang, typically teems with Malaysian visitors on weekends. However, recent checks reveal several areas in Sungai Golok to be quieter than usual, with a reduced number of Malaysian visitors entering the town.
A spokesman from the Sungai Golok Immigration confirmed that the influx of Malaysian visitors has declined sharply since Sunday, primarily due to a series of attacks in southern Thailand.
These attacks, comprising explosions, arson, and other security incidents, occurred in Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala on Saturday night. Such incidents have instilled fear in Malaysians who regularly cross the border to Sungai Golok for leisure and shopping. Despite the hush, border operations between Rantau Panjang and Sungai Golok proceeded without hindrance, with security personnel actively monitoring the movements of travelers crossing the border.
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