Yet, the latest motorcycle blast at the Pimolchai fresh market in Yala last Monday has prompted villagers to reprimand the perpetrators for their ruthless attack which killed three people and wounded 34 others, all civilians. They observed a moment of silence and placed white roses in the market in tribute to those who died in the attack. The blast occurred at 6am last Monday during a busy period at the fresh market in Yala municipality. Shortly after the march, villagers and vendors also attended a meeting on preventive measures against insurgency activities with state authorities. Even though the suspects used violence against civilians with the aim of discrediting the government, authorities will not retaliate inhumanely.

Source: Bangkok Post January 28, 2018 19:07 UTC