Another attack on troops

Suspected militants hiding nearby then sprayed the vehicle with gunfire.

The battle raged for about 10 minutes before the militants retreated.

In another incident, in Krong Pinang district of Yala, a worker was shot dead in the early morning while working in a rubber plantation.

Police suspect two hidden gunmen fired at Maleekee Waekaji with a pistol.

Meanwhile, murder suspect Somsak Bounphet turned himself in to the police yesterday.

He is wanted for questioning over the killing of a young man in Betong in Yala on Tuesday.

Somsak, a volunteer security guard, chased Yongsak Dahatoh, 23, and then shot him dead after Yongsak drove his motorcycle through a security checkpoint.

Yala Governor Theerasak Mintrasak promised justice over the attack.

The Nation