One Killed, Many Injured in Yala Car Bomb Attack

[webfact]

 

A devastating car bomb exploded in Yala, Thailand, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The bomb detonated outside police apartments in Bannang Sata district, in the troubled southern province.

 

Initial reports from local law enforcement reveal that insurgents parked a car packed with explosives in front of the police residential building, which is located near both the district office and the main police station. The type of detonation—whether time or remote-controlled—remains unclear at this stage.

 

The explosion's force caused extensive damage not only to the police apartments but also to several nearby vehicles. The impact was immediate, sending plumes of smoke into the air and causing a massive fire. Emergency services, including fire trucks, were quick to arrive, working diligently to extinguish the flames.

 

As the dust began to settle, security forces swiftly cordoned off the surrounding area to prevent further casualties and to secure evidence. The blast has put the community on high alert once again, bringing back memories of past insurgent attacks in the region.

 

The forward command of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has acted promptly, ordering increased security measures at all government buildings across Yala province. This move aims to prevent any potential follow-up attacks and to restore a semblance of security in the affected district.

 

Yala, along with its neighbouring provinces, has long been a hotspot for insurgent activity, primarily due to ongoing conflicts involving separatist movements. Today's tragic event underlines the continuing volatility and the challenging conditions faced by residents and law enforcement alike.

 

Authorities are calling for calm and vigilance, urging anyone with information about the perpetrators to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, with specialised units focused on identifying the responsible parties and averting future threats.

This heinous act underscores the urgent need for sustainable peace and security measures in Thailand's southern provinces.

 

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

-- 2024-07-01

 

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[Georgealbert]

 

Thai media update.

 
“Surveillance footage shows the assailants executing the bombing in just 10 minutes. The perpetrators stole a blue, four-door Toyota pickup truck (license plate GKH 3320 Betong) from Thanto District. The truck belonged to the Thanto Subdistrict Administrative Organisation. The vehicle was loaded with an improvised explosive device (IED) consisting of a 15-16 kg gas cylinder, steel rods, and approximately 80 kg of explosives. Two fuel canisters were also placed inside the truck.

 

Upon reaching the police flats, the suspect parked the truck and was picked up by an accomplice on a motorcycle. The accomplice, dressed in black with an orange under shirt, wore a black helmet to conceal their identity. The motorcycle fled the scene, and the bomb detonated about 10 minutes later.

 

Investigations by security forces revealed that the truck traveled from Sri Bang Lang Road, passing through a checkpoint in Ban Kasod, Bannang Sata District, at around 09:40. The truck was parked at the police flats at 10:13. The explosion claimed the life of Mrs. Rokiyah Sarana, a 45-year-old religious teacher from Kampong La Lae Mosque, who was riding a motorcycle past the truck at the time of the blast. The explosion injured 34 others.”

 

https://workpointnews.com/around/news/NXE4NME

 

 

[Georgealbert]

Thai media report

 

Authorities have apprehended a deputy civil engineer assistant from the Thanto Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) in Yala Province. He is suspected of being involved in the recent bombing of a police barracks in Bannang Sata District.

 

CCTV footage has played a crucial role in identifying the suspect connected to the bombing incident. The vehicle used in the attack was found to be an official vehicle belonging to the Thanto SAO. Further investigation into the vehicle led to the suspect, who is employed as a deputy civil engineer assistant in Thanto SAO’s civil engineering division.

 

Background checks revealed that the suspect's wife is a cousin of Wa-Uthman Waemong, a person wanted under an arrest warrant issued under the Criminal Procedure Code.

 

Authorities have utilised their powers under the Martial Law Act to detain the suspect, Mr. Mustofa, and have sent him to the interrogation center for further legal proceedings.

 

Video of the suspect parking the car.

 

https://fb.watch/t1zBrOpY7e/?
 

 

[Pique Dard]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A devastating car bomb exploded in Yala, Thailand, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.

...don't tell me afterwards that people who commit this kind of act practice a religion that preaches love of others, peace and humanity...

[Skipalongcassidy]

Mr. Mustofa... go figure

[J Branche]

I guess Police were putting to much heat on some of the operations down there and they needed to send a message.

[Gerryv001]

@Pique Dard

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

[Expat Tom]

Maybe Thailand needs a substantial wall on its boarder with its southern neighbor just like America

does. Who knows the whole story? It could be Thai  on Thai but southern Thailand is a no go

area for many. This is far from the first incident there. So much for globalism 

[Gerryv001]

@skipalongcassidy

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Pique Dard said:

...don't tell me afterwards that people who commit this kind of act practice a religion that preaches love of others, peace and humanity...

Many acts of terrorism, and murder worldwide have been or currently are being practiced by otherwise religious followers.

No religion can say it's exempt from such acts.

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, Gerryv001 said:

@Pique Dard

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

Sure like a pie graph of religious violence this century. Pretty sure the biggest piece - maybe 99% - would be the religious hatred of islam. 

[Eloquent pilgrim]

 

radical Islam again ........ and again, and again, and again ✌️

[NorthernRyland]

3 minutes ago, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

radical Islam again ........ and again, and again, and again ✌️

no it's just normal Islam. Does a Muslim minority ever peaceful coexist or does it seek to dominate the infidels?

[Peterphuket]

1 hour ago, Gerryv001 said:

@Pique Dard

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

See a doctor soon, maybe you can still get help.

[Peterphuket]

1 hour ago, Expat Tom said:

Maybe Thailand needs a substantial wall on its boarder with its southern neighbor just like America

does. Who knows the whole story? It could be Thai  on Thai but southern Thailand is a no go

area for many. This is far from the first incident there. So much for globalism 

To be honest, I believe it would be better to give that piece of land BACK to Malaysia.
Although you can never be sure with Muslims, it will bring more peace.

[Gottfrid]

They just let these people continue, year after year. We all know what religion they are connected to. Tim to stop the peace talks, and go into action. They know where they are and where they operate from. Just raid the places and stuff the jails with these animals.

[Korat Kiwi]

2 hours ago, Gerryv001 said:

@Pique Dard

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

Yaddah Yaddah Yaddah.... 

 

  And 2 rights (Wright's) make an airplane. 

[Gottfrid]

10 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

See a doctor soon, maybe you can still get help.

That a doctor is needed, is 100% sure, however, I think it´s too late.

[renaissanc]

Stupid, brain-dead terrorists! They still haven't worked out after decades that blowing up people, buildings, roads, and vehicles hasn't helped their cause one little bit. They are such stupid people.

[Docno]

3 hours ago, Gerryv001 said:

@Pique Dard

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

Sure, you can always go back a few centuries. But when was the last time in history that Christians around the world were targeting non-Christians and were driven by religious sentiment in doing so?  While you're at it, what part of the New Testament instructs Christians to kill unbelievers? 

[SAFETY FIRST]

1 hour ago, Peterphuket said:

To be honest, I believe it would be better to give that piece of land BACK to Malaysia

If you allow it to become Malaysia, They'll just creep further north, wanting more and more provinces. 

 

[Kinok Farang]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Many acts of terrorism, and murder worldwide have been or currently are being practiced by otherwise religious followers.

No religion can say it's exempt from such acts.

For fxxks sake grow up.We all know the religion that routinely carry out these acts of barbarism.

[SAFETY FIRST]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The explosion claimed the life of Mrs. Rokiyah Sarana, a 45-year-old religious teacher from Kampong La Lae Mosque

The idiots killed one of their own. 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The truck was parked at the police flats

I'd hate to be a copper working down there. 

 

[edwarda909]

The article says the truck passed through a checkpoint. I don’t understand. What’s the point of having a checkpoint if they’re incompetent.

[kingkenny]

4 minutes ago, edwarda909 said:

The article says the truck passed through a checkpoint. I don’t understand. What’s the point of having a checkpoint if they’re incompetent.

Local government vehicle, was probably just waved through.

[watchcat]

17 minutes ago, Kinok Farang said:

We all know the religion that routinely carry out these acts of barbarism.

 

Root out all religions in every country, it's just mumbo jumbo anyway.

[Sig]

3 hours ago, Gerryv001 said:

@Pique Dard

yes. Like the Christians have bloodless hands. Sure. 

That comment sure came out of left field....
Nobody said anything about Christians. Where's the hatred you harbor for Christians coming from to bring them up out of nowhere?? Not to mention, your comment is inexplicably inaccurate within the context.

[Sig]

6 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

Root out all religions in every country, it's just mumbo jumbo anyway.

And be left with humanism, which inevitably leads to communism... no thanks....

[Mangkhut]

The biggest massacre and terror in the deep south in the last 50 years was done by the government themselves killing 85 persons - with Thaksin at the helm….

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tak_Bai_incident

 

Not that I defend any kinds of terror or. massacre btw.