Roadside bomb injures two in Yala’s Bannang Sata after spray-painted messages found

2026-03-10 - 05:43

YALA — 10 March 2026, A roadside bomb in Bannang Sata district wounded two people Tuesday morning after spray-painted messages were found at three locations on nearby roads. At about 07:00, district authorities were informed by village heads that spray-painted messages had been found at three locations, apparently intended to create a disturbance. The markings were discovered at: Highway 410, near Ban Kasod, Moo 5, Bannang Sata subdistrict Road 4077, near Ban Buerape, Moo 7, Bannang Sata subdistrict Sri Banglang Road 7005, near Ban Buesu, Moo 6, Bannang Sata subdistrict Later, at about 09:50, while officials were inspecting the area and maintaining security, a bomb exploded on Highway 410 near Ban Rano, Moo 8, Tano Pute subdistrict, Bannang Sata district. Two people sustained minor injuries: 2nd Lt. Kranit Nualyai, deputy commander of an infantry company, suffered injuries to the face. Mr. Marawan Phairo, assistant village headman of Moo 8, suffered an injury to his left palm. Both were taken to Krong Pinang Hospital and were reported to be in safe condition. Authorities have sealed off the area and coordinated with explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers to conduct a detailed inspection, amid concerns the incident may have been intended as a lure to target responding officials. Officials said further updates will be provided as the investigation continues. Graffiti reading “PATANI IS NOT SIAM” appears on the road surface, followed by the same message written in Thai