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No-one was injured in the blasts that occurred about 10pm. 
The tail of the mermaid was damaged. Police said they would make a closer examination of the area early on Thursday. 
The popular tourist area was cordoned off for further investigation.

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Samila Beach mermaid statue damaged in explosions

The landmark mermaid statue at Samila Beach in Songkhla province was damaged by two explosions on Wednesday night.