Thai prime minister meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in 3 southern provinces
Summary
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an urgent meeting with security officials after coordinated attacks occurred overnight in three southern provinces where a Muslim insurgency is active. The attacks caused property damage and minor civilian injuries, but no direct clashes with security forces were reported.Key Facts
- The attacks happened in the southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala.
- There were 51 violent incidents on Saturday night, including bombings and arson.
- A 7-Eleven store in Pattani was set on fire after armed men were seen outside on video.
- A bomb damaged railway tracks in Narathiwat, stopping train services.
- Three civilians were reported wounded but are recovering; no soldiers or police were engaged.
- No group immediately claimed responsibility, but the attacks are believed to be by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) insurgent group.
- The BRN seeks self-rule for the Muslim-majority southern provinces in mainly Buddhist Thailand.
- The region has faced ongoing separatist violence for decades, with nearly 7,837 deaths recorded over 22 years.
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