NARATHIWAT — Four paramilitary rangers were wounded in a coordinated attack involving a roadside bomb and subsequent gunfire in Su-ngai Padi district on Wednesday morning. The assault occurred at approximately 7:53 a.m. during a routine security patrol, highlighting ongoing unrest in Thailand’s southern border provinces.

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The injured rangers were swiftly transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the attack, military commanders ordered heightened security measures across the region, including increased vigilance at checkpoints, military bases, government buildings, and public spaces such as convenience stores.

Authorities suspect the attackers used an improvised explosive device (IED) to ambush the patrol, possibly aiming to provoke further violence or target bomb disposal teams responding to recent incidents. The area has been sealed off for evidence collection, with forensic teams working to identify those responsible.

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The attack coincides with rising tensions in the Deep South, where insurgent groups have escalated operations against security forces. Just hours earlier, a pipe bomb targeted a convenience store in neighboring Yala province, underscoring the region’s volatile security climate.

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Troops have been placed on high alert, with orders to maintain full readiness in personnel, weapons, and communications to counter any further threats. The incident reflects persistent challenges in achieving stability in the conflict-affected region.