# More than 70 arson cases reported in southern Thailand over weekend

https://mins.news/en/video/30556

- CNA, 2026-08-24 12:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPDtAJFFVyo

> Bangkok has called an urgent security meeting after more than 70 arson cases were reported across four provinces in Thailand’s far south over the weekend. The government acknowledged receiving intelligence beforehand, while investigators are considering several motives, including dissidents seeking leverage in peace talks expected around October.

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