In brief
A wave of more than 50 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks swept Thailand’s southern provinces between 8 p.m. and midnight Saturday, targeting government buildings, a convenience store, a stolen vehicle and several telecommunication towers. Two people were injured, including from a bomb blast in Narathiwat province, and a temporary curfew was imposed before being lifted Sunday morning. The Thai military said no group claimed responsibility, but the long‑running insurgency, dominated by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional, has already killed over 7,000 people since 2004. Amid tense security conditions, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s cabinet is scheduled to visit Hat Yai next week to discuss investment, flood control and security matters.
More than 50 coordinated arson attacks unfolded across Thailand’s southern provinces overnight, sparking a new wave of unrest and a temporary curfew.
The Thai military’s Internal Security Operations Command recorded the attacks occurring between 8:00 p.m. and midnight Saturday across Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani. Targets included a local government office, a convenience store and a stolen car, while several telecommunication towers were set ablaze.
Two people were injured – one by a bomb explosion in Muang district, Narathiwat – and the military warned residents to avoid suspicious objects.
Although no group has claimed responsibility, the attacks appear linked to the long‑running insurgency in the Muslim-majority southern provinces, led by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional. Since 2004, the conflict has claimed over 7,000 lives.
A temporary curfew was imposed in Narathiwat and lifted early Sunday. The Thai government is preparing a two‑day visit by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and cabinet members to Hat Yai next week, focusing on investment, flood protection and regional security.
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