Chain bombs hit southern Thailand, several injured

Source: Xinhua| 2018-05-20 23:29:17|Editor: Chengcheng
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THAILAND-PATTANI-CHAIN BOMBS

A local policeman checks a damaged ATM machine in Pattani Province, southern Thailand, on May 20, 2018. More than 10 bombs exploded in Thailand's deep south on Sunday night, causing several injuries. No deaths have been reported so far. Most of the blasts targeted ATM machines in Yala, Narathiwat, Pattani and Songkla of southern Thailand almost at the same time at about 7 p.m. local time. (Xinhua)

BANGKOK, May 20 (Xinhua) -- More than 10 bombs exploded in Thailand's deep south on Sunday night, causing several injuries; no deaths have been reported so far.

Most of the blasts targeted ATM machines in Yala, Narathiwat, Pattani and Songkla of southern Thailand almost at the same time at about 7 p.m. local time.

Some power poles and security check points were also attacked, according to reports.

According to police, several people were injured and no one was killed.

Thai troops and police have stepped up security measures in the south.

No one have claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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