PRESS RELEASE:
A car bomb exploded outside the residence of the Tak Bai District Chief in Narathiwat province on Sunday night (Sep 29), injuring two people and causing extensive damage to nearby homes and properties. The blast, which occurred at around 9:50 p.m., left two men, both 22, with burn injuries.
Security forces have since cordoned off the area and imposed a lockdown in Tak Bai and nearby Sungai Kolok municipalities. Authorities have stepped up security measures, conducting stricter checks on people and vehicles moving through the area, including at checkpoints and along the border near the Kolok River.
Due to the heightened security procedures, residents have been advised to carry identification and vehicle registration documents. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as they work to stabilize the situation and ensure safety.
The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 has called on anyone with information or who observes suspicious activity to report immediately via their 24-hour hotline at 1341.
The preceding is a press release from the Thai Government PR Department.
