A triple bombing in southern Thailand on Friday, days after the deaths of scores of Muslim protesters, instilled fear among residents that separatists were stepping up their campaign of violence. "We are living in fear and paranoia, particularly after the bombs went off this morning," said 63-year-old Prasit Srisang, a Buddhist who lives opposite the scene of two of the explosions that killed two people and wounded 40 late Thursday and early Friday. The wounded include 15 policemen. Residents and police fear these could be the first of many revenge attacks after 78 Muslims died in the detention of Thai security forces following a chaotic demonstration in Narathiwat province on Monday. "I know they are targeting authorities," Prasit said. "This morning I went to a nearby food stall and saw many policemen there so I quickly went back to my house."