# Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say

https://mins.news/en/item/30451

- Reuters, 2026-08-24 11:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/arson-bomb-attacks-hit-thailands-deep-south-authorities-say-2026-08-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8c24780602a6000171c34b

> Suspected insurgents carried out coordinated arson attacks at more than 70 sites across four of Thailand’s southernmost provinces over the weekend, authorities said. Government buildings, shops, cars and utility poles were set ablaze, and at least three people were injured.

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