Yala:A series of coordinated overnight attacks struck Yala province in southern Thailand, causing significant damage to a local government office, destroying emergency vehicles, and setting fire to public infrastructure, as reported by local officials and police.

According to Thai News Agency, at least 20 armed individuals, equipped with handguns and rifles, stormed the Yala Sub-district Administrative Organization (SAO) office in Muang district around 915 p.m. on November 10. The attackers detained five personnel, including security guards and rescue workers, tying them up and ordering them to lie on the ground before setting fire to the facility and laying explosives.

The attackers also torched four vehicles at the site, which included two office cars, an ambulance, and a garbage truck. Fortunately, the five detained personnel managed to free themselves after the attackers fled and were reported safe.

Authorities faced delays reaching the scene due to the suspects deploying suspicious objects and burning tires along the access road to hinder fire crews and security personnel. A subsequent inspection revealed near-total destruction of the main administrative office building.

Simultaneous arson incidents were also reported in two additional locations in the province. Suspects burned tires and damaged a cellular communications tower in Muang district, while tire-burning was reported outside another SAO office in Bannang Sata district.

Yala District Chief and senior police officials led security forces to cordon off the affected areas overnight, allowing forensic teams to gather evidence. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.