[Bangkok Post] Two militants wanted on a number of arrest warrants were shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with rangers in Yala province around noon on Friday. The clash broke out shortly after the two men aboard a motorcycle refused to stop for a search at a security checkpoint in Raman district. The two fired shots at the rangers, who returned fire and killed them. The pair were identified as Masupiyan Yakumor, wanted for murder and attempted murder and separatist activities in Raman and Bacho districts. The rangers had set up checkpoints on local roads after receiving information from area residents that militants were active at Ban Aekaeng village.
Authorities believe the duo were in the area planning attacks.