Three consecutive days of unrest in Pattani Province as "suspects" set fire to and bombed the "Langa branch convenience store" in Langa Subdistrict, Mayo District, before clashing with police while fleeing. Authorities have quickly tightened security measures. Initially, no injuries were reported.
On 24 August 2026, the Facebook page "Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Headquarters" posted a statement saying that on 24 August 2026, suspects set fire to and bombed the convenience store at the Langa branch, Langa Subdistrict, Mayo District, Pattani Province, before fleeing the area.
Later, police from Mayo Police Station who were investigating and pursuing the suspects clashed with them during their escape. Initially, no police officers or civilians were injured.
Currently, authorities are inspecting the area, collecting evidence, and reviewing details of the incident to proceed according to legal procedures. They have also increased security measures in the area to ensure public safety.
The public is advised to avoid the incident area and follow official information from government agencies. If anyone sees suspicious persons, objects, or vehicles, they should not approach, touch, or intervene themselves but immediately report to local authorities or the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Headquarters hotline at 1341, available 24 hours.
Information provided by the Facebook pageInternal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Headquarters