{
  "id": 3487841,
  "title": "Thai insurgents believed to be hiding in Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/thai-insurgents-believed-to-be-hiding-in-malaysia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:45:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1519246/thai-insurgents-believed-be-hiding-malaysia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thai police are seeking assistance from Malaysia to locate agents or those connected to the rebel organization Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) who may have crossed the border after recent attacks in Southern Thailand. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that the request was made by Thai police and military to identify potential movements of suspects. He added that Malaysia will assist in resolving the issue. Malaysian police have received a wanted list from Thai counterparts and stated they regularly receive such information. Khalid, speaking after visiting the Malaysia/Thai border, said he has been evaluating security developments following the explosions in four southern Thai provinces and assessing potential threats to Malaysia, especially in Kelantan. He mentioned that security measures by the Home Ministry and Kelantan police have been effective, with additional personnel and surveillance, including drones, deployed to prevent security breaches. On Saturday night, a series of attacks involving explosions, arson, and other incidents occurred in Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala, injuring two Thais.",
  "summary": "RANTAU PANJANG: Thai police have sought Malaysia's assistance to track down agents or those linked to the rebel group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) who are believed to have crossed the border following the latest attacks in Southern Thailand.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}