A special train, bound for Bangkok from Su-ngai Kolok district of the southernmost province of Narathiwat, was hit by a bomb blast today (Saturday). The device is believed to have been hidden among boxes containing fruit in a freight car.

 

The bomb went off at about 12.30pm as the train was approaching Tanyongmas railway station. The powerful blast ripped through the wooden floor of the freight car and scattered the cargo.

 

After the explosion, the train driver quickly proceeded to Tanyongmas station and the police were alerted.

 

Police said that the train was also shot at by unknown gunmen, but no one on the train was hurt by either gunshots or the bomb blast. Police and troops rushed to the station to examine the damaged carriage.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bomb-explodes-on-bangkok-bound-freight-train-in-narathiwat-province/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-08-28

 

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A freight car with grab handles? More likely an over-ripe durian exploding.....

Statement from PM,

"Jeez that's all I needed, put those submarines back on order"

The Muslim Malay rebels at work again probably

Such a terrible incident. My thoughts and prayers go out to the scattered cargo

And I thought that the Muslim religion was a peaceful one.   Surprised,  no not really.

Geezer