Multiple bomb, arson attacks rock Thailand's south

Emergency service members work in front of a shop after an explosion ripped through the southern Thailand province of Yala in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks in several locations, in Yala, Thailand August 17, 2022. REUTERS/Surapan Boonthanom

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand on Wednesday, authorities said, in what appeared to be multiple coordinated attacks that injured seven people.

The bombings and arson attacks happened after midnight and targeted convenience stores and a gas station across three provinces, lightly injuring at least seven, according to police and military statements.