A series of bomb blasts across Thailand has targeted tourist towns, killing four people and injuring dozens.
Four bombs exploded in the resort town of Hua Hin, while several blasts hit the island of Phuket, a top tourist destination, all within a 24-hour period on Thursday and Friday.
No group has said it carried out the attacks, but suspicion is likely to fall on separatist insurgents.
The timing is sensitive, as Friday is a holiday marking the queen’s birthday.
Police said they had detained some suspects but ruled out international terrorism.
“Initial investigations reveal that two types of bombs were used, which are fire bombs and improvised explosive devices.
The bombings are said to have followed a “similar pattern used in the southern parts of the country”.
If southern rebels are behind these attacks, it would mark a significant change of tactics. The 12-year conflict in the south has killed more than 6,000 people, but has never targeted tourists.
Security has been tightened in the tourist areas and at airports in southern Thailand.
Foreign embassies have advised tourists to be vigilant.
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