ISOC Region 4 Forward Command denies helicopter firing in Narathiwat

Thairath•Politics•3d ago

Reader Briefing

The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command denied reports of firing from a helicopter in Narathiwat and confirmed the discovery of a burned vehicle.

•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command denied firing weapons from a helicopter during a patrol in Chanae District, Narathiwat.
•The denial follows social media claims that a youth was injured by helicopter gunfire near Ban Ku Mung, Chang Phueak Subdistrict.
•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command announced the end of a search for a suspicious burned vehicle after it was located on August 23, 2026.

Overview

•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command stated that while a helicopter was operating in Chanae District, Narathiwat, it was performing air patrol and surveillance to support ground officials without firing weapons.
•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command claimed that reports linking a youth's injuries to helicopter gunfire are inconsistent with facts verified by the Narathiwat Special Task Force.
•The cause and details of the youth's injuries are currently under comprehensive investigation by relevant agencies to establish clear facts.
•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command urged the public and media to verify information from relevant agencies before dissemination to prevent misunderstandings.
•On August 23, 2026, at 10:00, ISOC Region 4 Forward Command confirmed the discovery of a suspicious burned vehicle.
•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command ceased the tracking operation for the burned vehicle after the vehicle was identified and confirmed.
•ISOC Region 4 Forward Command will accelerate the communication of facts to the public if additional confirmed information becomes available.

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Key Entities

Organization

ISOC Region 4 Forward Command(กอ.รมน.ภาค 4 ส่วนหน้า)

An internal security agency that denied firing from a helicopter and managed the search for a burned vehicle.

Narathiwat Special Task Force(หน่วยเฉพาะกิจนราธิวาส)

The unit that verified facts regarding helicopter operations in the area for ISOC Region 4 Forward Command.

Place

Chanae District(อ.จะแนะ)ℹ️

The district in Narathiwat where the helicopter patrol and the reported incident took place.

Narathiwat Province(จ.นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where the events occurred.

Ban Ku Mung(บ้านกูมุง)

The area where youth were reportedly injured while returning from a camp.

Chang Phueak Subdistrict(ตำบลช้างเผือก)

The subdistrict in Chanae District where the reported incident occurred.