Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south injure two, damage property

A wave of 51 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks swept across Thailand's southern border provinces late Saturday, injuring two civilians and damaging government property. The military's Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) reported that a local government office building, a 7-Eleven convenience store, and a stolen vehicle were among the targets.

The incidents, which occurred between 8 p.m. and midnight, primarily affected Narathiwat province, where the two civilians sustained injuries. An overnight curfew was imposed in the province. Neighboring Yala and Pattani provinces also experienced attacks. ISOC stated that the incidents were "multiple coordinated incidents aimed at creating unrest."

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks. The southern region has been simmering with a low-level conflict since 2004, as rebels in the Muslim-majority area seek greater autonomy from Buddhist-majority Thailand. This conflict has resulted in over 7,000 deaths. The attacks come ahead of a planned visit to the southern city of Hat Yai next week by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his cabinet to discuss regional matters.

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Multiple coordinated incidents aimed at creating unrest occurred in various locations across the southern border provinces.