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Arson Attacks Hit Petrol Stations in Thailand

Arson Attacks Hit Petrol Stations in Thailand
Arsons, explosions reported in petrol stations in Thailand southern border provinces · thestatesman.com

Late Saturday night, 11 petrol stations in three provinces of Thailand were attacked with fire and explosions.

One police officer was hurt, but no one died.

The military is now increasing security and trying to find out who did it.

The places attacked are near the southern border of Thailand.

The military wants to keep everyone safe and catch the people responsible.

Key facts

Location
Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces
Number of Attacks
11 petrol stations
Injuries
1 police officer injured
Time of Attacks
Late Saturday night
Response
Military ordered heightened security measures

Quotes

Boonchauy Homyamyen

Narathiwat Governor

“"It happened almost at the same time. A group of an unknown number of men came and detonated bombs which damaged fuel pumps"”
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Anutin Charnvirakul

Thai Prime Minister

“"conditions were calm and under control, though authorities remained on alert following recent clashes"”
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