Thailand Rocked by Series of Blasts : No Insurgent Group Claim Attacks
On Tuesday, southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala of Thailand was rocked by a series of blasts and arson attacks. Reportedly the attacks occurred mostly at small shops and gas stations. At least six civilians were reported injured. No insurgent group has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far.The Police Captain Sarayuth Kotchawong stated that shortly before midnight a suspect had entered a shop at a gas station in Yala’s Yaha district. He placed a black bag inside and warned employees to leave if they do not want to die. The workers left before the bag exploded a few minutes later. There were total 11 attacks at many 24-hour convenience stores and gas stations in the provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala. These provinces have Muslim majority population among whic...
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