Thai authorities are searching for suspects after an attack in Thailand’s troubled deep south kills five soldiers and injures civilians. Multiple outlets report that the incident occurs in Narathiwat province, where attackers strike a security checkpoint near a residential area. Thai officials say about 10 attackers open fire and throw pipe bombs at the soldiers before fleeing the scene.
The attacks result in the deaths of five Thai security personnel. In addition, at least six civilians are reported injured during the attack, with accounts describing injuries to people near the checkpoint. No group is named in the provided summaries, and details about the suspects’ identities or the motive are not specified. Authorities are now conducting a manhunt and investigations in the area, according to Thailand’s regional internal security authorities. The incident follows ongoing unrest in the region, which Thai security forces have long been dealing with.
