Manhunt in Narathiwat: 2 Dead, 11 Detained Linked to 4 Major Cases

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

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Security forces in Narathiwat province have detained 11 suspects and killed 2 others during a 13-day operation following attacks in Ra-ngae and Tak Bai districts.

•Security forces killed 2 suspects and detained 11 others over 13 days of operations in Narathiwat.
•The suspects are linked to 4 major security cases, including attacks in Tak Bai and Ra-ngae.
•An attack on July 22, 2026, in Ra-ngae resulted in 5 Ranger deaths and 6 civilians injured.
•A clash on August 2, 2026, in Tak Bai resulted in 2 police deaths and 4 injured.

Overview

•On July 22, 2026, attackers shot at the Bukeh Sami checkpoint in Ra-ngae, Narathiwat, killing 5 Rangers and injuring 6 civilians.
•On August 2, 2026, a clash occurred at a palm garden in Phrai Wan, Tak Bai, while police were conducting anti-drug operations, resulting in 2 police deaths and 4 injured.
•Security forces conducted a 13-day operation that led to the extrajudicial killing of 2 suspects and the detention of 11 others.
•On August 5, 2026, security forces recovered one 9mm handgun that had been stolen from officers during the Tak Bai incident.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Prayong Khotsakha stated the detained and killed suspects are linked to 4 major security cases, including attacks in Tak Bai, Ra-ngae, and Cho-airong.
•One of the two suspects killed by security forces had a history of drug offenses and two outstanding arrest warrants for security cases.
•Security forces are maintaining tight control in Chanae, Sukhirin, and Si Sakhon districts.
•Security forces are stationed 24 hours a day in the mountains of Ban Namtok, Sukhirin, to pressure and hunt for remaining group members.

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Key Entities

Place

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

The province where the insurgent manhunt and attacks occurred.

Ra-ngae(ระแงะ)ℹ️

A district in Narathiwat where a Ranger checkpoint was attacked.

Tak Bai(ตากใบ)ℹ️

A district in Narathiwat where a clash between police and insurgents occurred.

Bukeh Sami(บูเก๊ะซามี)

The location of the Ranger checkpoint attacked in Ra-ngae district.

Phrai Wan(ไพรวัน)

A sub-district in Tak Bai where police clashed with insurgents in a palm garden.

Chanae(จะแนะ)

One of the three districts where security forces are maintaining tight control.

Sukhirin(สุคิริน)

One of the three districts where security forces are maintaining tight control.

Si Sakhon(ศรีสาคร)

One of the three districts where security forces are maintaining tight control.

Ban Namtok(บ้านน้ำตก)

An area in Sukhirin district where forces are stationed 24 hours a day.

Cho-airong(เจาะไอร้อง)ℹ️

A district where a police station was targeted in an ambush on May 28, 2025.

Person

Prayong Khotsakha(ประยงค์ โคตรสาขา)

The Commander of the Narathiwat Provincial Police who provided details on the suspects.

Organization

Narathiwat Provincial Police(ภ.จว.นราธิวาส)

The police organization overseeing the security operations in Narathiwat province.

Tak Bai Police Station(สภ.ตากใบ)

The police station involved in a security case on August 2, 2026.

Cho-airong Police Station(สภ.เจาะไอร้อง)

The police station that was the target of an ambush on May 28, 2025.