Two of the three men who died in a series of coordinated bomb attacks in southern Thailand on Tuesday were suspected Islamic An investigation found that 21 bombs were planted in different locations in Muang Yala municipality, with 16 devices going off between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The first bomb went off in Yala's old market, killing Humdee Morsu, 23, and Sakareeya Sanoryarnya, 21, from Pattani's Yarang district. The two were carrying the device by motorcycle. The bomb is believed to have gone off by accident after they hit a speed hump, killing them instantly.
The last batch of bombs exploded one after the next within one to 10 minutes of each other. The final blast destroyed a power pole, causing a blackout in the area for 10 minutes. Bomb experts were able to defuse five of the 21 bombs.
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The third victim has been identified as Settawut Thongjeen, 17. Witnesses said he was eating at a food shop when a bomb hidden in a motorcycle that was parked in front of the shop blew up. A total of 44 people were injured, 13 are in critical condition.
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