Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
Southern Thailand experienced over 50 coordinated arson attacks, causing injuries and damage to government and telecommunications infrastructure. The military is investigating the unrest, which occurs within the context of a long-standing regional insurgency.
Why it matters
The surge in coordinated violence threatens regional stability and complicates ongoing peace efforts in Thailand's southern provinces.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Charred vehicles at the Bongor Subdistrict Administrative Organisation office in Ra-ngae, Narathiwa
More than 50 co-ordinated arson and incendiary attacks "aimed at creating unrest" have been carried out across Thailand's insurgency-hit south, the Thai military has said.
Two people were injured, with a local government office building, a convenience store, and a stolen vehicle among the targets set on fire.
The incidents took place across the country's southern border provinces between 20:00 local time (13:00 GMT) and midnight on Saturday, the military's Internal Security Operations Command said in a statement.
Most were reported in Narathiwat province, with others occurring in neighbouring Yala and Pattani.
According to the Bangkok Post, two women were injured when a bomb exploded in Muang district in Narathiwat province.
Telecommunication towers were set on fire in several locations, and security officials warned residents not to touch suspicious objects.
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