[Bangkok Post] Suspected insurgents launched a coordinated series of arson and bomb attacks in Yala city and other districts on Thursday night. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The insurgents first set tires ablaze on highways in Bannang Sata, Raman, and Muang Yala districts. A utility pole and road signs were also burned. About 15 minutes later several bombs went off at three locations in Muang Yala district. The bombs damaged electricity poles, snapping another in half. At least eight blasts were also reported in Yaha, Raman, Than To and Bannang Sata districts.
Most of the attacks hit electricity poles in an apparent attempt to cause blackouts. The bombs did cause power blackouts in the old market areas of Yala city, all of Yaha district and in Raman municipality.
Local residents have been advised to stay home as security and ordnance disposal officers inspect the areas attacked. Some sites will not be inspected until daytime to prevent any ambushes.