Pol. Col. Tawee Soadsong visited the area to investigate the Satun bombing case. CCTV footage identified two male suspects who fled to the southern border, urging the government to address root causes and condemning the gang for harming the economy.
On 14 Nov 2026 GMT+7, regarding the recent bombing incident in Satun Province, Pol. Col. Tawee Soadsong, party-list MP and leader of the Prachachart Party, serving as a member of the House of Representatives' Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights and former Minister of Justice, led party executives to the area to follow up on the case and encourage the local people and security forces.
Regarding progress in tracking the suspects, local officials revealed that analysis of CCTV footage uncovered key clues: two men wearing masks used motorcycles as transport. They entered via side roads, placed explosives separately on poles as preparation, then detonated them just before dusk. The suspects fled via main roads toward Songkhla Province. Authorities believe the suspects escaped back to hide in the southern border provinces. The investigation has advanced significantly, and the perpetrators are thought to be the same group previously active in creating unrest in the southern border provinces.
After the visit, Pol. Col. Tawee Soadsong told reporters that Satun is typically seen as a peaceful area without unrest. Given the incident, he expressed support for police and security forces to quickly identify the perpetrators and uncover the truth.
“If this act was committed by insurgents, I condemn it because it not only damages the immediate site but also harms the tourism image and people's livelihoods. It signals that the government must address the root causes. The perpetrators may be trying to pressure the state and indicate that unrest is expanding beyond the three southern border provinces and four districts of Songkhla.”
Pol. Col. Tawee added that with improved investigative technology, especially CCTV systems along routes, he is confident police will soon arrest the culprits. However, it is crucial to thoroughly investigate the true causes and motives behind the act.
The Prachachart Party leader also emphasized the broader impact: the incident directly affects tourists, as safety is their top priority. If any area is unsafe, tourists will choose other destinations, which then harms Satun's economy, heavily reliant on tourism, and adversely affects many local workers.
“The government’s first priority must be to implement preventive measures and promptly inform the public to prevent panic. It must clarify who is responsible. The Prachachart Party will also assist in resolving the situation and pushing for full transparency,” Pol. Col. Tawee concluded.
