Thai Government Assures Assistance After 44 Insurgent Fires Erupt in Southern Region

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, in response to the 44 insurgent fires that ravaged Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla, has assured aid and assistance for the affected victims. The Thai Government pledges support following the aftermath of these incidents in the Southern Region.

To ensure justice prevails, Prime Minister Srettha has delegated the investigation of these fires to acting national police chief, Kittirat Phanphet.

Additionally, discussions were held with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, given Malaysia’s crucial role in mediating peace talks between the Thai government and southern rebel groups. Notably, some insurgents are reported to possess dual Thai-Malaysian citizenship.

Prime Minister Srettha suggested that the perpetrators behind Friday’s attacks might have sought to demonstrate their influence following the relaxation of security measures in the southern region. However, he stressed the need for further information to fully grasp the motives behind this recent surge in aggression.

The coordinated incendiary attacks targeted over 40 locations, aiming to disrupt peace during the holy month of Ramadan.

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According to the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) Region 4 Forward Command, these assaults occurred across 44 different locations in the four provinces between 1 am and 1:45 pm on Friday. Pattani bore the brunt with 23 locations affected, followed by Yala with 12, Narathiwat with 7, and Songkhla with 2.

In the aftermath of the tragic events following the outbreak of 44 insurgent fires in the Southern Region, a devastating incident claimed the life of a female construction worker from Myanmar at a gas station in Pattani.
The Thai Government assures assistance to address the aftermath of these events in the region.

The worker’s rest was abruptly shattered by shrapnel injuries, underscoring the severity of the situation. Furthermore, authorities discovered a gas cylinder filled with explosives at the gas station in Tambon Koh Jan.

Swift action was taken as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was summoned to neutralize the threat, ensuring the safety of the area.

Meanwhile, efforts to mitigate the impact of the incidents are underway, with the establishment of a joint compensation center in Mueang and Bannang Sata districts of Yala province, as announced by Deputy Governor Anan Bunsamran.

This center aims to evaluate property damage and assess the repercussions on residents, laying the groundwork for compensatory measures.

However, a definitive timeline for this assessment remains pending, as reported by Bangkok Post.

In a separate development, Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin disclosed that the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has secured additional funding from the World Bank.

This funding infusion ensures the continuation of a vital project aimed at providing remedial assistance to residents in the far south, furthering the government’s commitment to addressing the aftermath of the 44 insurgent fires in the region.