World | Other World Stories
Bomb attacks, arson hit southern Thailand city
A series of bomb and arson attacks believed to be carried out by Muslim insurgents rocked a provincial capital in southern Thailand early Wednesday, police said.
- AP
- Published: 09:47 May 27, 2009
Bangkok: A series of bomb and arson attacks believed to be carried out by Muslim insurgents rocked a provincial capital in southern Thailand early Wednesday, police said.
Three bombs exploded and at least four buildings were torched before dawn in the capital of Yala, one of three provinces in the country's deep south plagued by a separatist insurgency that has killed more than 3,400 people since 2004, police said.
In a report submitted to reporters police cited no casualties.
The bombs exploded next to a car showroom, in front of a bank and next to a hotel, while a warehouse and several stores were burned, the report said.
A pro-independence movement has long existed in the predominantly Muslim provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, turning violent in 2004 after a period of relative peace.
More from Other World Stories
More from World
News Editor's choice
-
Capital's sporting gains from CAS
Opening of new arbitration facility in Abu Dhabi adds to its status as sports hub
-
UAE will fire up gas export forum
UAE is to be congratulated on joining the GECF after the Cabinet approval on May 15
-
Afghanistan tops Nato agenda
Obama hopes to convince french president to reconsider vow to pull out troops
