NARATHIWAT, March 21 – Two soldiers were killed when presumed insurgents ambushed an army patrol while it was on duty in this restive southern province Monday morning.

The victims were identified as Sgt Chanerind Kantha, 25, the squad leader, and Pvt Narase Petcharat, part of the eight-man unit.

Initial investigation said eight soldiers on four motorcycles were patrolling Chanae district when suspected insurgents fired on them from the roadside.

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