4th Army Chief Visits Injured Students, Orders Manhunt After Van Bombing
Fourth Army Region Commander Lieutenant General Chakrit Ucharat visited three students injured in a van bombing in Satun province, offering support and ordering a swift manhunt for those responsible. He urged locals not to panic, emphasizing Satun's commitment to peace and rejecting all forms of violence, while asking the public to report suspicious activity to the 4th Army's security hotline 1341.
On November 11, 2026, Lieutenant General Chakrit Ucharat, Commander of the 4th Army Region, traveled to Satun province to visit three students injured in a van bombing that resulted from a bomb secretly placed on a power pole. He checked on their symptoms, gave moral support to the wounded and their families, and directed the relevant units to urgently pursue the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The commander stated that while the group behind the attack has not yet been identified, it may be an attempt by the perpetrators to test the response of officials and to shake public confidence. He urged Satun residents not to panic or let fear cause division, but to unite and move through the crisis together. He reaffirmed that the people of Satun love peace and reject all forms of violence, calling on all sectors to communicate the community's desire to live peacefully without violence affecting lives and safety, especially children and youth. He also requested public cooperation to act as eyes and ears, reporting any suspicious persons, objects, or unusual events immediately to the 4th Army Region's Internal Security Operations Command hotline 1341 to help prevent incidents and maintain continuous safety in the area.
