Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack

The assault in Narathiwat came a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.Published On 23 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Five Thai paramilitary soldiers have been killed and six civilians wounded in an attack on a security checkpoint in the country’s rebel-hit south, according to the army.The assault took place on Wednesday evening at the Buketa Sami checkpoint in Narathiwat province.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Cambodians struggle with displaced lives amid tense ceasefire with Thailandlist 2 of 4Who is fighting in Myanmar’s multi-front civil war?list 3 of 4Thai police disguised in dancing lion costume arrest wanted manlist 4 of 4Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying ‘deep’ territory after ceasefireend of listAttackers used gunfire and pipe bombs against members of Task Force Ranger Regiment 45 while they were guarding the area, the army said. No group has claimed responsibility, and authorities have not announced any arrests.The army paid tribute to the soldiers, saying their “service and sacrifice will be remembered and honoured with the highest respect”.The attack was one of the deadliest against Thai security forces in recent years and come...