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Coordinated Arson and Bomb Attacks Hit Southern Thailand, Wounding Three

Insurgents carried out dozens of coordinated arson and bomb attacks across more than 70 locations in Thailand's restive southern provinces, leaving three people wounded. The widespread attacks caused panic and prompted authorities to investigate the incidents.

23 Aug, 08:19 — 24 Aug, 09:47
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BBCHigh1d ago

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand

Dozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

Insurgents strike over 70 locations across southern Thailand in coordinated arson, bomb attacks

A rail line was hit by explosives in Narathiwat, prompting the suspension of services in that section.

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japan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Dozens of attacks in Thailand’s restive south leave three wounded

Since 2004, a low-level conflict has killed more than 7,000 people as rebels in the Muslim-majority southernmost provinces of Buddhist-majority Thailand battle for more autonomy.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 2 injured

A local government office building, a 7-Eleven convenience store and a stolen vehicle were burned in the 51 attacks, according to the military's Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) and local media reports.

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Daily MaverickMostly Factual1h ago

Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say

Suspected insurgents set fire to government buildings, shops, cars and utility poles in more than 70 locations across four of Thailand's southernmost provinces over the weekend, injuring at least three people in a coordinated series of arson attacks, authorities said.

By Reuters

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gulf-newsMixed23h ago

Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 3 wounded

Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 3 wounded

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arab-newsMixed15h ago

Dozens of attacks stir panic in Thailand’s restive south - Arab News

Dozens of attacks stir panic in Thailand’s restive south  Arab News

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star-malaysiaMixed4h ago

Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say - The Star

Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say  The Star

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malay-mailMixed23h ago

No militants have crossed into Malaysia after southern Thailand attacks, authorities say

PASIR MAS, Aug 23 — There has been no reported attempt by militants or guerrillas from Southern Thailand to cross...

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star-kenyaMixed19h ago

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand - the-star.co.ke

Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand  the-star.co.ke

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kuwait-timesMixed15h ago

Dozens of attacks in Thailand’s restive south leave 3 hurt - Kuwait Times

Dozens of attacks in Thailand’s restive south leave 3 hurt  Kuwait Times

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