Two southern Thai bomb attacks, four rangers hurt; southern Philippine village chief killed in ambush
Philippine town boosts security after communist terrorists' attack and dozens more news in this latest weekly Southeast Asia conflict summary.
Southeast Asia continued to grapple with various security challenges, including insurgencies, terrorism, and geopolitical tensions last week.
In Thailand, suspected insurgents continued their bomb attacks in the restive Deep South, targeting security forces after a lull in attacks in the preceding week in the immediate aftermath of the huge Myanmar and Thailand earthquake.
The Philippines faced ongoing threats from communist rebels, who were actively recruiting online and engaging in violent attacks. The Philippine military conducted operations to counter these threats, and there were concerns about the safety of individuals labelled as threats by the anti-communist insurgency task force. The government also dealt with complex political situations in…