Report Time Bomb Scare in Phangnga: Two Men Arrested at Checkpoint

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Picture courtesy of Phuket Information Centre

 

In a dramatic turn of events in Phangnga province, two men were apprehended early Tuesday morning when police discovered a homemade time bomb in their vehicle at a routine checkpoint. The incident occurred near a bypass intersection in front of Phang Nga city hall.

 

Authorities stopped a black Honda City with Surin licence plates at approximately 3.30am. During a subsequent search, officers uncovered a crude explosive device hidden amongst belongings on the back seat.

 

The bomb, comprising a digital timer and a printed circuit enclosed in a transparent plastic bag, was coupled with an amount of gunpowder. Experts from the explosive ordnance disposal unit confirmed it as an improvised bomb, sparking immediate concern.

 

The individuals in question, a 29-year-old and a 37-year-old from Pattani province, were promptly detained. Their identities have not been disclosed. Upon questioning, they revealed having been hired to drive the car from Thepha district in Songkhla to a location in Phuket. The task, assigned Monday evening, came with a smartphone and pocket Wi-Fi indicating the GPS destination.

 

Police chief Pol Col Weerapong Rakchito reported that the explosive was safely neutralised and removed for further analysis, while the investigation into the incident and its origins continues.

 

This alarming discovery has heightened security concerns, prompting authorities to scrutinise potential links to broader networks or motives. Further updates are anticipated as the investigation unfolds.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-24