Narathiwat imposes curfew after multiple bomb and arson attacks
Authorities in Narathiwat, Thailand, have implemented a curfew under the 1914 Martial Law Act following a series of bomb and arson attacks. The measure aims to protect public safety and allow security forces to regain control after an escalation in regional insurgency.
Why it matters
The invocation of martial law highlights the severity of the current security crisis in southern Thailand and its impact on local governance.
NARATHIWAT: Authorities in Narathiwat province imposed a curfew following an escalation in insurgency that included multiple bomb and arson attacks on Saturday evening.
The curfew, enacted under the Martial Law Act of 1914, prohibited residents from leaving their homes between 10:15 p.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday.
The measure was intended to protect lives and property, prevent further violence, and allow security forces to control the situation and maintain public order.
The insurgency in the three southern border provinces intensified again on the evening of Saturday (August 22, 2026), following bomb and arson attacks at several locations.
A total of 25 incidents were reported across three provinces, 13 districts, and 16 subdistricts, prompting security authorities to urgently tighten control measures.
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