Thai army urges vigilance after multiple attacks in southern Thailand

Thai army urges vigilance after multiple attacks in southern Thailand



Thailand’s Fourth Army Region urged vigilance after multiple arson and bomb attacks were reported in Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani, with a curfew imposed across Narathiwat. — AFP pic


Summary

• The Fourth Army Region in Thailand has urged public vigilance following a series of violent incidents, including arson and explosions, in the southern provinces of Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani.
• The attacks targeted administrative offices, vehicles, power infrastructure, and stores, with at least 11 incidents reported in Narathiwat alone.
• A car explosion in the same province injured two people.
• In response, a curfew was imposed in Narathiwat from 10.15 pm to 6 am, requiring residents to seek permission from authorities for urgent travel.

First Published: Sunday, 23 Aug 2026 12:18 PM MYT


BANGKOK, Aug 23 — Thailand’s Fourth Army Region has advised the public to stay vigilant following the occurrence of multiple violent incidents in its southern border provinces, reported Xinhua.

According to Thai media reports, successive violent incidents, such as arson and explosions, occurred in the Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani provinces starting from 8pm local time yesterday evening.


The attacks included setting fire to administrative offices, burning car tires, and blowing up power poles and convenience stores. At least 11 incidents occurred in Narathiwat Province, while one car explosion caused two injuries.

The Narathiwat Task Force announced in a Facebook post that the entire province would be under curfew from 10.15pm yesterday until 6am today, noting that residents must obtain permission from local military, police or administrative authorities before leaving in case of urgent matters. — Bernama