NARATHIWAT — A roadside explosion struck a police motorcycle unit in Narathiwat province on Wednesday morning, wounding six officers and one civilian in what authorities suspect was an attack by separatist insurgents, the Bangkok Post reported.

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Attack on Security Forces

The bomb detonated around 8 a.m. in Ban Jue Rae village, Sungai Padi district, as officers escorted local teachers—a frequent target in Thailand’s restive southern border region. The blast injured two police sergeants, Masaki Mamu and Jira Julani, along with civilian Marodee Samae, all of whom suffered shrapnel wounds. Four additional officers reported minor injuries, including chest pain and hearing damage from the concussive force.

Ongoing Insurgency Threat

Authorities attributed the attack to ethnic-Malay separatist groups active in Thailand’s Deep South, where a decades-long conflict has claimed over 7,000 lives since 2004. The region, encompassing Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala provinces, regularly sees bombings and shootings targeting security forces and civilians.

A roadside bomb detonated in Narathiwat’s Sungai Padi district injured six police officers and one civilian on Wednesday morning. The explosion occurred around 8am on a road in Ban Jue Rae, tambon Sako. The attack targeted a police motorcycle patrol protecting local teachers.… pic.twitter.com/wxtHXTj3Ba

— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) July 30, 2025

Emergency Response

All casualties were transported to Sungai Padi Hospital, with the most severely wounded receiving urgent treatment. Security forces cordoned off the area, urging residents to avoid the vicinity and report suspicious activity via emergency hotlines (1341 or 191).

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The attack underscores persistent volatility in the region despite government efforts to broker peace talks with insurgent factions.

-Thailand News (TN)