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Thai Security Forces Launch Manhunt for Southern Insurgent Leaders
Nation Online•16:25•Conflict•
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Security forces deploy special operations units to surround the Mo Tae mountain range in pursuit of key insurgent leaders following a deadly attack.
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Events
July 22, 2024: Insurgents attack Buké Samí checkpoint, killing 5 rangers and injuring 6 civilians.
July 25, 2024: Security forces begin encircling Mo Tae mountain range to hunt 4 key leaders.
July 26, 2024: A police officer is shot and wounded in Pattani.
July 2024: Cambodia's CMAC claims 3,800 sq km of border area is contaminated with Thai cluster bombs from 2005.
July 2024: Thailand denies allegations and calls for independent verification.
Who & What's Involved
4th Army AreaCMAC (Cambodian Mine Action Centre)GIC (Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center)Burapha Force45th Ranger RegimentLt. Gen. Norathip PonnokAir Chief Marshal Prapas SornjaideeKhun Ek (Lottery Vendor)
Topics
Southern Thailand InsurgencyThai-Cambodian Border DisputeCluster MunitionsNational SecurityIllegal Immigration
Locations
Buké Samí Checkpoint, NarathiwatMo Tae Mountain RangeThung Yang Daeng, PattaniChong Jom, SurinAranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo