Pattani highway closed after armed attack and blast at power plant
Unknown attackers stormed a biomass power plant in Nong Chik, Pattani, before an explosion, prompting security forces to seal off the area.
An unknown number of attackers stormed Pattani’s biomass power plant, threatened staff with firearms and detonated an explosive device in Nong Chik district.
The 43rd Ranger Regiment Task Force has rushed to seal off the area and hunt for the attackers. Police have also ordered the closure of Highway No. 418 from the Ford intersection to the Ton Diao Coconut Roundabout for public safety and to facilitate official operations.
Members of the public have been advised to avoid the route and closely follow official updates.
At 12.40am on June 9, 2026, the 43rd Ranger Regiment Task Force received a report from officials at Pattani Green Co Ltd’s biomass power plant in Lipa Sa-ngo subdistrict, Nong Chik district, Pattani province, that an unknown group had illegally entered the factory compound from the rear.
Initial information indicated that the group used firearms to threaten officials and security guards inside the factory, ordering them to gather near the front entrance gate. An explosion was then heard inside the factory compound.
After receiving the report, the 43rd Ranger Regiment Task Force immediately ordered units in the area to take control of the situation. Checkpoints and interception points were set up, while the surrounding area was sealed off to prevent any further incidents, monitor the attackers’ movements and support officials entering the site for inspection.
Officials are currently inspecting the scene, assessing the damage, collecting forensic evidence and accelerating efforts to track down those involved for legal action. There have so far been no reports of injuries or deaths from the incident.
All relevant agencies remain on alert and have stepped up security measures in the area to reassure residents and local businesses.
Authorities asked members of the public to follow information from official sources and refrain from sharing unverified information to prevent confusion and avoid affecting official operations.
Anyone who sees suspicious individuals or behaviour, or who has information useful to the investigation, can contact the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command hotline at 1341, or the nearest local task force, 24 hours a day.
Most recently, Yarang Police Station in Pattani announced the closure of traffic on Highway No. 418 from the Ford intersection to the Ton Diao Coconut Roundabout to facilitate officials’ work and ensure public safety.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the route and use alternative roads until authorities announce that normal access has resumed.
