Two monks killed, two soldiers in security escort wounded in Yala bombing attack

YALA, May 16 — Two Buddhist monks died today and two Thai army soldiers in their security escort were wounded during their alms-rounds in Yala.

Police said the explosion seriously damaged the pickup truck which carried two monks, one the acting abbot of Suan Kaew (Poolae) temple, who were travelling on their customary morning circuit.

The attack occurred at about 6am today.

Read more: MCOT

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