Bomb blasts, arson attacks rock Narathiwat, two injured

Narathiwat deputy governor Wichan Chaisetthsamphan, left, inspects security operations in Muang district, visiting checkpoints, security posts at government offices, the provincial hall and convenience stores in the designated economic zone following a sring of bomb blasts and arson attacks on Saturday night. (Photo: Narathiwat provincial public relations office)

A string of unrest occurred at multiple locations in southern border provinces on Saturday night, with explosions and arson attacks damaging vehicles, communication infrastructure and other property. Two people were injured in Narathiwat.

In Narathiwat, an explosion occurred at about 8.15pm along the road linking Kampong Pare village Moo 8 in tambon Maruebo and Kuching Luepa village Moo 4 in tambon Chaloem, both in Rangae district. No injuries were initially reported.