A southern Thai province at the border with Malaysia
A lightning bolt struck during a regional football tournament in Narathiwat, Thailand, killing Safwan Awae and injuring several others. The incident occurred at Santiphap Stadium during the Golok Cup, with EMS failing to save the 24-year-old player. The tragedy is part of broader concerns about lightning safety.
Coordinated arson and bomb incidents across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala have injured several civilians and disrupted transport and services. BRN is widely believed to be behind the violence, which underlines long-standing demands for autonomy.