2026-03-16: At least one security official was injured on Monday (16 March) at around 9 am (local time) following an exchange of gunfire with suspected militants during a security operation in Ban Ta Thong and Ban Paka Luesong villages in Tambon Tuyong of Nong Chik District, Pattani Province.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
