Tawi visits Pattani following arson attacks in Southern Thailand

Thairath•Politics•2d ago

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Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong visited Pattani to inspect damages from coordinated arson attacks targeting over 90 locations.

•Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong visited a convenience store in Bang Pu, Yaring District, Pattani on August 24, 2026.
•Insurgents attacked over 51 locations, potentially nearly 100 points if tire burnings are included.
•The operation is estimated to have involved at least 500 perpetrators.
•The attacks occurred on the night of August 22.

•Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong visited a convenience store in Bang Pu, Yaring District, Pattani on August 24, 2026, following attacks on August 22.
•ISOC data indicates over 51 attack points, reaching nearly 100 points including tire burnings, involving at least 500 operators.
•Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong stated the goal of the perpetrators was to destroy the economy and assets of the people.
•Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong noted the incidents cause a lack of social confidence and discourage outsiders from entering the area due to safety concerns.
•Insurance teams have inspected assets, with compensation details expected within 1 month.
•SBPAC will coordinate with government and private sectors to help businesses resume operations quickly.
•Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong urged the government to listen to others and stakeholders with differing views to find an appropriate management model for the area.
•After visiting Pattani, Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong traveled to Panare District, Sai Buri District, and Narathiwat Province.

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Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong

"The goal is to destroy the economy and the assets of the people."

เป้าหมายคือต้องการทำลายเศรษฐกิจและทรัพย์สินของประชาชน

Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong(พ.ต.อ.ทวี สอดส่อง)

Leader of the Prachachat Party, List MP, and advisor to the House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights.

Prachachat Party(พรรคประชาชาติ)ℹ️

The political party led by Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong.

House Committee on Law, Justice and Human Rights(กรรมาธิการการกฎหมาย การยุติธรรมและสิทธิมนุษยชน สภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

The parliamentary committee where Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong serves as an advisor.

ISOC(กอ.รมน.)

The agency that provided data on the number of attack points.

SBPAC(ศอ.บต.)

The agency coordinating the restoration of businesses to resume operations.

Pattani(ปัตตานี)

A province where Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong inspected incident sites.

Bang Pu(บางปู)ℹ️

A sub-district in Yaring District, Pattani, where a convenience store was attacked.

Yaring(ยะหริ่ง)

A district in Pattani Province.

Panare(ปะนาเระ)

A district visited by Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong to follow the situation.

Sai Buri(สายบุรี)ℹ️

A district visited by Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong to follow the situation.

Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️

A province visited by Pol. Col. Tawi Sodsong to follow the situation.