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| Bomb injures two soldiers in southern Thailand |
| 2014-06-21 |
| A bomb explosion in Pattani province yesterday wounded two soldiers providing security for teachers. The blast occurred near Khlong Bukae bridge. A wood-processing plant near Raman police station and district office in Yala province, was torched and badly damaged early yesterday. There were no injuries. At least 10 fire engines were sent to fight the blaze, which spread quickly. Firefighters managed to bring it under control, but the plant was nearly destroyed. Witnesses said five attackers entered the plant and tied up the security guard before setting the building on fire. Banners with messages attacking Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) secretary-general Panu Uthairat were found displayed across the three insurgency-hit southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat yesterday morning. The cloth banners, with messages written in Thai, were found in 17 locations, mostly along main roads, and at intersections and bridges. The signs warned of possible "incidents as a result of the return of Mr Panu" and criticized his performance as SBPAC chief. The warnings raised fears among residents over further violence in the region. |
| Posted by:ryuge |