Villager killed, 3 officers injured in two explosions in Thailand’s Pattani

13 Sept 07:53 Key points summarised by AI

A villager in Thailand's Pattani province was killed instantly after unwittingly detonating an explosive device while fishing.
Three bomb disposal officers were injured by a second explosive device located near the initial blast site while searching for more devices.
Police suspect the second device was intentionally placed to target first responders, anticipating their arrival.
These explosions are part of a prolonged conflict in Thailand's southern provinces, where insurgents have been fighting for self-rule for decades.

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