Summary of Disturbances in Three Southern Border Provinces: Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala - 51 Incidents in One Night

"Internal Security Operations Command Region 4" (ISOC Region 4) Summarizes disturbances across three southern border provinces in one night at 51 locations, and orders all units to urgently inspect and secure the areas.

On 23 August 2026, FacebookInternal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Commandposted that multiple incidents occurred across the southern border provinces starting from 8:00 p.m. on 22 August 2026. ISOC Region 4 Forward Command continues to closely monitor the situation and has ordered all units to promptly inspect, control the areas, and ensure the safety of lives and property of the public.

In summary, as of midnight on 22 August 2026, there were a total of 51 incidents: 22 in Narathiwat Province, 11 in Pattani Province, and 18 in Yala Province, detailed as follows.

Narathiwat Province had 22 incidents, with initial reports of 2 civilians injured.

• Chanae District: 4 incidents.
• Srisakhon District: 1 incident.
• Waeng District: 1 incident.
• Bacho District: 3 incidents.
• Mueang Narathiwat District: 1 incident.
• Cho-airong District: 1 incident.
• Ra-ngae District: 5 incidents.
• Sungai Kolok District: 1 incident.
• Tak Bai District: 2 incidents.
• Yi-ngo District: 1 incident.
• Rueso District: 1 incident.
• Sungai Padi District: 1 incident.

Pattani Province recorded 11 incidents with no injuries reported initially.

• Yarang District: 3 incidents.
• Yaring District: 2 incidents.
• Nong Chik District: 3 incidents.
• Saiburi District: 1 incident.
• Thung Yang Daeng District: 1 incident.
• Khok Pho District: 1 incident.

Yala Province had 18 incidents with no injuries reported initially.

• Than To District: 8 incidents.
• Bannang Sata District: 6 incidents.
• Raman District: 2 incidents.

From the overall situation, officials are currently inspecting and assessing each location, controlling related areas and protecting affected residents. Priority is given to preventing further harm, and gathering information and evidence to proceed with legal actions accordingly.

The 4th Army Area Commander continues to closely monitor the situation, ordering all units to promptly inspect and secure areas, protect people and those affected, and swiftly restore normalcy. Officers are instructed to perform their duties carefully with the utmost regard for public safety.

ISOC Region 4 Forward Command urges the public to remain vigilant, avoid incident sites and restricted areas, and if encountering suspicious persons, objects, or vehicles, not to approach, touch, or act independently but to immediately report to local authorities or the ISOC Region 4 Forward Command hotline at 1341, available 24 hours. Rapid public reporting enables officials to assess situations, manage areas, and reduce risks to lives and property promptly.

Thanks to the Facebook page of Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command.