PATTANI: A bomb went off in front of a school in Nong Chik district on Monday morning, leaving a big hole in the concrete wall, but inflicting no casualties, police said.
Pol Lt Col Ratchanon Ruyan, a Nong Chik duty officer, said the explosion occurred about 8am at the concrete wall in front of Phai Man School in Moo 3 village of tambon Bo Thong.
Nobody was hurt.
It was believed the bomb was intended to create a disturbance, rather than cause injuries.
Security units in the area have stepped up precautions.