PATTANI — 15 June 2026, an unknown number of assailants broke into a solar power plant construction site in Pattani early Monday and set fire to a solar panel storage area, causing damage to the project’s property but no injuries or casualties.
The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4 Forward Command reported that authorities were notified of an incident that occurred at a solar power plant construction project operated by Gunkul Solar Power Generation Co., Ltd. in Moo 4, Ban Tha Phong, Talo Kapo subdistrict, Yaring district, Pattani province.
At 03:45 on Monday, an unknown number of attackers sneaked into the site from the rear of the facility before igniting the storage area containing solar panels. No injuries or deaths were reported, but property damage was described as substantial from the attack.
Upon receiving the report, the 42nd Rangers Task Force moved quickly to control the situation and inspect the incident area and the surrounding vicinity, while cordoning off the site for safety.
The 42nd Ranger Task Force ordered local security units to execute emergency response plans by establishing checkpoints and roadblocks along key routes. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and relevant agencies were also coordinated with to conduct a thorough investigation into the details of the incident.
The attack not only inflicted damage on the project’s assets but also affected clean energy development, investment, and economic opportunities for the local population. These advancements are precisely what the majority of residents desire in order to elevate their quality of life and secure a stable future for their community.
The deliberate destruction of a project that benefits the public reflects how these violent perpetrators remain focused on devastation rather than development. By targeting initiatives essential to progress and the well-being of the people, they aim to instill fear and obstruct the region’s advancement, rather than contributing to the betterment of society and the citizens in the Southern Border Provinces.
Authorities from all sectors remain committed to fully securing the safety of the public and various development projects. They are also calling for cooperation from residents to report any suspicious activity. If anyone sees any clues or suspicious individuals, they can immediately notify local officers or call a hotline at 1341, which is operated by the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command and remains open 24 hours a day to collectively safeguard the peace, order, and future of the Southern Border Provinces.