Hunt continues for insurgents after attacks.
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SECURITY FORCES in Narathiwat yesterday intensified their massive hunt for insurgents suspected of conducting a series of attacks in the region.
The hunt was carried out with helicopters and security forces on foot, who focused their search on a number of districts including Rangae, Chanae, Joh I Rong, Sri Sakhon and Tak Bai. Troop patrols targeted hilly areas where some insurgents were thought to be regrouping.
In the last few days, authorities have beefed up their security operations following a series of attacks in the province, which have claimed the lives of two rangers and injured nine others, since August 1.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok yesterday visited Songkhla province and provided compensation to those affected by the arson attacks last week.
The compensation was paid in accordance with a cabinet resolution about those affected by the violence in the region. Under the resolution, funds are paid out either for damaged assets, or for loss of life.
Last week many rubber factories, companies and shops in Songkhla, Yala and Pattani were set on fire. Some were burned to the ground.
Pracha said the government was ready to pay compensation to those affected by attacks.
He called for the public to help the authorities find a solution to the long-running strife.
