Over 50 arson attacks hit Thailand’s south, telecom towers burned

More than 50 arson attacks hit Thailand’s southern border provinces overnight

More than 50 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks were carried out across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south between 20:00 and midnight on Saturday, the Internal Security Operations Command said, leaving two people injured and causing fires at a local government office, a convenience store and a stolen vehicle.

Most incidents were reported in Narathiwat province, with additional attacks in Yala and Pattani. Telecommunication towers were set on fire in multiple locations and security officials warned residents not to touch suspicious objects.

Authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Narathiwat province that was lifted on Sunday morning. No further attacks were reported that day. The Bangkok Post reported that two women were injured when a bomb exploded in Muang district of Narathiwat.

No group has claimed responsibility for the arson attacks, the military statement said.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

The military described the incidents as coordinated arson and incendiary attacks occurring between 20:00 and midnight on Saturday, with most incidents in Narathiwat and others in Yala and Pattani. Official details include two reported injuries, damage to a local government office, a convenience store and a stolen vehicle, and deliberate attacks on telecommunication towers.

Authorities temporarily imposed and then lifted a curfew in Narathiwat, and the Bangkok Post reported a separate explosion injuring two women in Muang district; no group has publicly claimed responsibility.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

• More than 50 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks occurred in southern Thailand between 20:00 and midnight on Saturday.
• Two people were injured; targets included a government office, a convenience store, a stolen vehicle and telecommunication towers.
• Incidents were concentrated in Narathiwat, with attacks also in Yala and Pattani; an overnight curfew in Narathiwat was later lifted.