Songkhla:Chaos unfolded in Songkhla province as a series of bomb explosions targeted power poles across three districts, prompting the governor to implement the highest level of security measures.
According to Thai News Agency, the incidents began early this morning, with explosions occurring around 700 AM. Three separate explosions were reported in different districts of Songkhla Province, signaling a rise in violent activities. The first explosion targeted a high-voltage power pole along Kanchanawanit Road on the Hat Yai-Sadao route in Moo 5, Phang La Subdistrict, Sadao District. The explosion broke the base of the pole, although it remained standing.
In Chana District, an explosion damaged two power poles along the road in Ban Khlong Kha, Village 14, Na Thap Subdistrict, causing the poles to fall across the Khayeng-Ban Khlong Kha road. The third incident occurred in Na Mom District, where an explosion caused two concrete power poles to fall on Asian Highway 43 near the Mhee Tai curve, on the road towards Chana District, in Village 2, Phichit Subdistrict.
Following these incidents, Songkhla's Governor, Mr. Ratsasart Chidchu, visited the affected sites to assess the situation. He stated that the perpetrators aimed to instill fear and ordered increased security patrols throughout the province, concentrating on high-risk areas to prevent further incidents.