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A down-south diamond
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/05/2016
» Warm sunset colours with endless green mountains and yellow lights from the street highlight Betong during twilight. This southernmost city is the most famous tourist destination in Yala, one of three provinces in the Deep South where the unrest started more than a decade ago.
Warrant for 3rd Betong bomb suspect
Published on 06/08/2014
» An arrest warrant has been issued for a third suspect in connection with the July 25 car bomb in Yala’s Betong district that killed two bystanders and injured at least 40 people.
Prayuth rules out split in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2014
» National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) head Prayuth Chan-ocha has asserted he would not allow the separation of Muslim-dominated areas in Thailand's deep South from the rest of the country.
Deadly Betong attack packs double blast punch
News, Published on 28/07/2014
» The Betong bomb attack in the far South on Friday involved a small explosive device designed to draw the attention of onlookers, and a devastating one intended to kill and cause property damage, according to forensic authorities.
Highest security in Hat Yai
Published on 27/07/2014
» HAT YAI - Authorities have beefed up security in this bustling southern district to the highest level as the end of Ramadan draws near with tourists starting to return to the southern border tourist city.
South braces for more attacks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/07/2014
» Security has been increased in Songkhla’s major commercial districts as intelligence reports indicate they could be the target of further insurgent attacks coinciding with the end of Ramadan.
Botched attack on police follows car bomb
Published on 26/07/2014
» A civilian was injured late on Friday after insurgents fired an M79 grenade in a botched attack on a car taking police to investigate the Betong bomb.
Huge car bomb rocks Betong
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/07/2014
» Two people were killed and scores injured in a car bomb attack in downtown Betong of Yala province yesterday afternoon.
Betong car bomb kills 2, wounds 36
Published on 25/07/2014
» Two people were killed and at least 36 wounded in a car bomb explosion on Friday afternoon in downtown Betong, a town in Yala that has been relatively trouble-free during the decade-long southern insurgency.