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Over 50 Coordinated Arson Attacks Injure Two in Southern Thailand
More than 50 fires and attacks happened in southern Thailand.
Some of the attacks were coordinated, meaning they happened as part of the same incident.
Two women were hurt by a bomb in Narathiwat province.
Some communication towers were also reportedly burned.
Officials placed Narathiwat under an overnight curfew for safety.
The curfew ended on Sunday morning.
No more attacks were reported after it was lifted.
The report does not identify who carried out the attacks or explain their motive.
More than 50 coordinated arson attacks were reported across southern Thailand.
Two women were injured in a bomb attack in Muang district, Narathiwat province.
Telecommunication towers were reportedly set on fire at some locations.
Authorities imposed an overnight curfew in Narathiwat after the violence.
The curfew was lifted on Sunday morning, with no further attacks reported afterward.
- Who
- Two women were injured; authorities imposed a curfew in Narathiwat province.
- What
- More than 50 coordinated arson attacks and a bomb attack were reported, with some telecommunication towers reportedly burned.
- Where
- Across southern Thailand, including Muang district in Narathiwat province.
- When
- The attacks occurred overnight; the curfew was lifted on Sunday morning.
- Why
- The reason for the attacks and the identity of those responsible were not stated.
Key facts
- Reported attacks
- More than 50 coordinated arson attacks
- Injuries
- Two women injured
- Bombing location
- Muang district, Narathiwat province
- Other reported damage
- Some telecommunication towers were set on fire
- Security measure
- An overnight curfew was imposed in Narathiwat
- Curfew status
- Lifted on Sunday morning
- Aftermath
- No further attacks were reported afterward
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