Ongoing Unrest in Southern Thailand: Pipe Bombs Thrown at Police Base Near Krue Se Mosque

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

Tensions in the southern provinces persist as insurgents launched a pipe bomb attack early morning on January 18, on a Border Patrol Police base in Pattani’s Muang district. The incident occurred near the historic Krue Se Mosque but fortunately resulted in no injuries.

 

At approximately 02:20 two unidentified assailants approached the Border Patrol Police Company 9223 base in Ban Krue Se on a motorcycle along the Pattani-Narathiwat road. The passenger threw two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in quick succession.
 

The first device was caught in a safety net installed by police, landing near the base’s entrance. The second bomb also failed to bypass the net, forcing the attackers to flee the scene moments before the explosives detonated.

 

The blasts caused minor damage to the front of the base and shattered two streetlights. Nearby residents, awakened by the explosion, reported feeling shaken but unharmed.

 

Officials cordoned off the site, awaiting bomb disposal teams and forensic investigators to collect evidence. Authorities suspect the attack was orchestrated by local insurgent groups aiming to escalate unrest in the region.

 

The southern border provinces have seen a series of violent incidents since the start of 2025. According to the Southern Situation Monitoring Centre, 13 attacks have been reported this month alone, resulting in four fatalities and 19 injuries. Bomb attacks accounted for four of these incidents.

 

This latest act of violence underscores the ongoing challenge of restoring peace in the conflict-ridden provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, where insurgent activities have persisted for nearly two decades.

 

Authorities continue to investigate this attack and urge the public to remain vigilant. Efforts are underway to track down the perpetrators and prevent further escalations.

 

-- 2025-01-19

 

 

[Classic Ray]

The only solution will come from negotiation and compromise on both sides.

 

If the three provinces wish to become independent, self-governing or part of Malaysia, is it worth all this bloodshed, damage and expense to prevent them? Are there alternative scenarios which could address their concerns?

 

Follow the model established in the North of Ireland for an acceptable outcome.

 

Jaw Jaw Jaw not War War War.

[black tabby12345]

4 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

The only solution will come from negotiation and compromise on both sides.

 

If the three provinces wish to become independent, self-governing or part of Malaysia, is it worth all this bloodshed, damage and expense to prevent them? Are there alternative scenarios which could address their concerns?

 

Follow the model established in the North of Ireland for an acceptable outcome.

 

Jaw Jaw Jaw not War War War.

 

With enormous amount of the revenue from the   ever growing Cross-Border trade (between Thailand and Malaysia), things might be more complicated than in Northern Ireland case...

 

Thailand’s Border Trade Is on the Rise

[Srikcir]

8 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

Follow the model established in the North of Ireland for an acceptable outcome

There is a more relevant model that involved a Muslim insurrection in the Pacific: the Moro Conflict in the Philippines.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moro_conflict and

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

 

The Federation of Malaysia was a key participant in successful peace negotiations in The Philippines Moro conflict and currently in peace negotiations with Thailand over the Patani Muslim insurrection.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/peace-deal-between-thailand-separatists-still-distant/2156612

 

Buddhist Kingdom of Siam multiple times, starting in 1785 and ending in 1902 fought to invade Kingdom of Patani. The invasions ultimately resulted in the end of Patani's independence and its (forced) incorporation (aka annexation) into Thailand.

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