Five paramilitary personnel killed in rebel attack in Thailand's Narathiwat province
Summary
Five paramilitary personnel were killed and six civilians injured in a rebel attack on a security outpost in Narathiwat province, Thailand. This marks one of the deadliest recent attacks and raises concerns over renewed violence in the southern border region.
Key Points
- Five paramilitary personnel were killed and six civilians injured in the rebel attack in Narathiwat province.
- Attackers used automatic weapons and pipe bombs against Task Force Ranger Regiment-45 at a security outpost.
- The attackers fled with weapons and equipment; the getaway vehicle was later found burned 21 km away.
- The Thai government called it a terrorist attack and warned it threatens national security and peace efforts in southern Thailand.
