The bomb, planted in a 20 kilogram cooking gas cylinder, went off at 7.45am on Phetchkasem Highway (Pattani-Narathiwat) in Ban Eyo Moo 5 in Tambon Bareh Neu.&nbsp; 
The injured solider was identified as Senior Chief Petty Officer Theerapong Makren. 
Police believe the attack is part of the ongoing unrest in the region.

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