A car bomb blast in Yala province yesterday evening killed at least two people and injured 34 others, three of them seriously. The explosion set nearby buildings on fire and caused major property damage. The area around the Holiday Hill hotel in Betong district, where the truck with the bomb had been parked, were sealed off by security officials. The bombing in Betong was a surprise as it has been one of the most peaceful cities in the far South, bustling with visitors and Chinese business people. It is believed that the attackers were exploiting the transfer of a security chief.
Attacks were also carried out earlier yesterday in Pattani and Narathiwat. The latter was allegedly the work of
Earlier yesterday, in Pattani's Nong Chik district, a man was ambushed by several men while on his way to his wife's home. The attackers fired two shots at him including one to the head. Police are investigating to see whether the killing was done by
In Narathiwat province, a roadside bomb was detonated targeting a 12-man crew on foot patrol, killing one and injuring three others seriously. EOD personnel said later that 5kg of explosive packed in a metal box was detonated via mobile phone signals.