Roadside bomb injures three Thai rangers in Narathiwat
Three paramilitary rangers were wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Narathiwat's Waeng district on Sunday, with the blast striking a convoy traveling along Highway 4057 near Ban Mai Fad.
NARATHIWAT — Three paramilitary rangers were injured in a roadside bomb attack in Waeng district on Sunday.
The attack took place on 11 May 2026 along Highway 4057 near Ban Mai Fad in Kayu Khla subdistrict, Waeng district, when a convoy of rangers from Ranger Task Force Regiment 11 was travelling to pick up an operational team.
Officals said the explosion was triggered near Ban Nam Khao, shortly before the convoy reached Nam Khao Bridge. The blast struck personnel from Ranger Company 1106, injuring three officers, including one volunteer ranger.
All three were transported to Sungai Kolok Hospital for treatment.
Security officials sealed off the area following the attack to allow explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams and forensic officers to examine the scene.
