Five Thai police and military personnel wounded in multiple attacks
Five police officers and soldiers were wounded in several terrorist insurgent attacks in Pattani and Yala, with one attacker killed and two others wounded. A remote-controlled bomb was detonated at a rest area along a road in Pattani's Khok Pho district. The bomb blast wounded 1st Lt. Panyawut Yusri, who was rushed to hospital.
In Yala, police exchanged gunfire with at least four assailants in Bannang Sata district. Three police officers were wounded and hospitalised, while one attacker was killed and two others suffered minor injuries. They were detained for questioning at the police station. In Krongpinang district, a teacher protection unit consisting of police, soldiers, and local volunteers was ambushed as it was on patrol. They exchanged gunfire with attackers, who later retreated. One soldier was wounded.
Posted by: ryuge 2008-05-23 |