51 Coordinated Attacks Hit Southern Thailand, Wound Three

"Multiple coordinated incidents aimed at creating unrest occurred in various locations across the southern border provinces," ISOC said in a statement. Most of the attacks were in Narathiwat province, with others in neighboring Yala and Pattani.

Footage from local broadcaster Thai PBS showed firefighters working to put out burning tires left in the middle of a road and flames inside a 7-Eleven convenience store, while police stopped motorists for security checks. The Narathiwat military command announced a curfew running from Saturday night until 6 a.m. Sunday.

Two women, aged 45 and 46, and a 21-year-old man were hurt in a roadside bombing in Narathiwat, provincial officials said. All three were admitted to hospital and were in stable condition. A vehicle was stolen from the office of a subdistrict administrative organisation in Narathiwat during an attack that left the building in flames, ISOC said; the burned-out pick-up truck was later found abandoned on a road.

The national railway operator temporarily suspended part of a route in Narathiwat after officials found damage on the tracks "caused by a disruptive bombing incident last night," according to ISOC. Narathiwat Governor Boonchuay Homyamyen told local media that agencies were investigating attack sites including a local government office, telecommunications towers and electrical poles.

Anutin, who is also dealing with a flood crisis in the country's north, met security chiefs in response to the overnight violence.