2 Malaysians injured in southern Thailand bomb blast

PETALING JAYA: Two Malaysians were injured in a bomb blast in the Thai border town of Tak Bai in Narathiwat province this afternoon.

The two victims, aged 38 and 45, sustained bodily injuries in the 12.40pm incident, and the vehicle they were travelling in was also damaged, reported Harian Metro.

They are receiving treatment at Narathiwat Hospital.

It is understood that three people were travelling in the vehicle, but the third occupant escaped unharmed.

Amin Mat Yusof, who is the MP for Thailand’s Sungai Golok and Tak Bai districts, said the bomb exploded as the victims were travelling through the area in a Proton X50.

“Both victims are in stable condition,” he said.

Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat confirmed that the victims, who were travelling in a Malaysian-registered vehicle, were injured in the explosion.

“We are still gathering further information,” he said.