Site of attack at Waeng district | Photo via Bangkok Post

 

Seventeen people were injured in two violent incidents in Thailand's southern province of Narathiwat on April 20. The attacks, occurring within half an hour of each other, involved a motorcycle bomb explosion and a gun and grenade assault, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

 

The first attack occurred at approximately 6.45 pm when a loud explosion was reported near the police quarters at Koke Kian Police Station. The explosion, originating from a motorcycle with a sidecar believed to have contained the explosive, caused significant damage to the police flat's wall and shattered windows. Emergency services swiftly transported the nine injured victims to Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital. Among the injured was a police officer's child, who sustained injuries from shrapnel while playing nearby. Witnesses reported that a group of children, on their way to Quran classes, were passing the site at the time, leading to their injuries from debris.

 

Shortly after, a second assault occurred in Waeng district, where armed assailants launched a grenade and fired upon a group of Thai Buddhists dining outside in Ban Khor Ler Thu Wor village. Seven individuals were hurt in this attack and were rushed to Sungai Kolok Hospital.

 

 

 

These attacks underscore the volatile situation in the region, taking place just ahead of Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai's scheduled visit to Narathiwat and neighbouring provinces on April 26 and 27. The visit aims to facilitate discussions leading to a formal peace strategy to be finalised alongside Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

 

The Defence Minister has underscored the importance of the upcoming talks, suggesting they might be the last steps before announcing a comprehensive peace plan. These discussions come at a critical time, underscoring the urgency for solutions to address ongoing conflict and improve safety and stability in southern Thailand.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-04-21

 

 

The bigest problem arround the world is always the same cancer !

Thought there was plans for some type of peace agreement in the works, now or in the future.   Why would the Thai gov't give these people anything, but a bullet in the head ... IMHO

 

Guess peace is only one sided ...

 

This lot thrive on violence.Women and kids,they don't care just as long as they get their twisted message across.Religion of peace,my big fat hairy arse.

1 hour ago, Chico1054 said:

The bigest problem arround the world is always the same cancer !

Buddhism?

"Buddhism and violence"

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

 

12 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Buddhism?

"Buddhism and violence"

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

 

How very droll.