Explosive Attack in Yala Claims Lives of Two Police Officers

Photo: Thai PBS World

Tragedy struck in Thailand's southernmost province of Yala today, as violence continues to disrupt the region. An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated in Than Tho district, claiming the lives of two border patrol police officers and injuring a third.

The attack occurred around 9.30am while the officers were returning from a health check-up. The victims have been identified as Pol Senior Sergeant Major Issares Intarapetch and Pol Sergeant Monpitak Petchnui. The injured officer has not been named yet, and further details of his condition are awaited.

This incident follows a recent spate of violence in southern Thailand. Just days earlier, on April 23, a deadly ambush in Songkhla province claimed the life of a 16-year-old Buddhist novice and injured several others. The attack occurred as the group was about to leave a temple to collect alms.

These tragic events underscore the ongoing challenges of maintaining peace and security in Thailand's southern provinces, an area long troubled by unrest. As investigations continue, authorities seek to bolster safety measures and bring those responsible to justice, while the community mourns the loss of its fallen officers and innocent civilians caught in the conflict.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-04-28