Three Policemen Injured in Insurgent Attack in Narathiwat; Highlights Ongoing Militant Threat
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/21/2018 (Thailand) - According to local media reports on Tuesday, 20 February, three policemen have been injured in an ambush in Ban Joh I Rong village of Bukit Tambon, Narathiwat at 2050 hrs (1350 UTC) on Monday evening. The policemen were reportedly travelling in a patrol vehicle in the area when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated near them. The car was then fired upon by unidentified insurgents. The policemen received minor injuries and were transported to hospital.
Though foreign nationals are rarely targeted in insurgency-related attacks in southern Thailand, bystanders can be exposed to incidental violence due to the indiscriminate tactics used by the assailants. As such, travellers are advised to maintain good situational awareness and subject overland travel to comprehensive security measures. Any suspicious items or activity should immediately be reported to security forces. Travellers are further advised to monitor local media sources for updates.
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