EOD Clears Six Bombs in Songkhla, Police Suspect Nuisance
Explosive ordnance disposal teams have cleared six bombs that detonated at three sites in Songkhla province. Police say the attacks appear to be nuisance acts linked to nearby Satun and not aimed at major economic areas like Hat Yai. Investigators are pursuing CCTV and witness leads to identify the group behind the coordinated blasts.
EOD officers entered the area around the blast site on Kanchanavanich Road in Moo 5, Tambon Pang La, Sadao District, Songkhla Province. Pol. Lt. Col. Sakol Anantarat, Songkhla Provincial Police Commander, revealed that throughout the day EOD teams cleared all three blast locations to ensure safety and reopen routes for the public as quickly as possible, minimizing impact on residents and allowing forensic teams to collect evidence thoroughly. The explosions are believed to be acts of nuisance aimed at creating tension rather than causing loss of life. Preliminary checks show the devices resemble those used in previous Songkhla incidents, suggesting the same group is responsible. Investigators have ordered intelligence and detective units across the area to urgently trace clues from the three sites, including CCTV footage along suspected entry and exit routes and witness statements. Six bombs have detonated: two in Tambon Pang La, Sadao District; two in Moo 2, Tambon Pijit, Na Mom District; and two in Moo 14, Tambon Na Thap, Jana District. Authorities will continue scanning the area, especially the Hat Yai economic zone, for any remaining devices.
