Bomb Attack on Checkpoint in Southern Thailand Kills 5 Soldiers
Xinhua News Agency, Bangkok, July 23 (Reporter Chang Tiantong) According to Thai media reports on the 23rd, a group of unidentified individuals opened fire and threw pipe bombs at a checkpoint in Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand, on the 22nd, resulting in the deaths of 5 soldiers and injuries to 6 civilians.
The report stated that the attack occurred around 6:45 PM local time, when 6 assailants arrived at a checkpoint in Ra-ngae District, Narathiwat Province, in a pickup truck, opened fire, and threw bombs before fleeing the scene.
Currently, Thai security forces are making every effort to capture the attackers and have ordered the highest level of security measures in the area, instructing all checkpoints to remain highly vigilant.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin urged relevant departments to take effective response measures regarding this attack on the evening of the 22nd. He also stated that the peace negotiation process in the southern border provinces will continue.
On July 22, unidentified attackers opened fire and threw bombs at a checkpoint in Narathiwat, Thailand, resulting in the deaths of 5 soldiers and injuries to 6 civilians. The attack occurred around 18:45 local time, and the assailants fled the scene in a pickup truck. Thai security forces are actively pursuing the attackers and have heightened security measures in the region.
- 5 soldiers were killed in the attack
- 6 civilians were injured
- The attack occurred at a checkpoint in Narathiwat
- The attackers used firearms and bombs
- Thai security forces are pursuing the attackers