KOTA BARU: The town of Tak Bai, a border town on the Malaysia-Thailand border in the Narathiwat Province was awakened following a series of bomb blasts and sounds of gunfire on Wednesday (May 25).

       The blasts, which occurred at about 10pm, were even heard in Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat located opposite Pekan Tak Bai.

       Several videos recorded by the public have gone viral on social media, showing raging fires in addition to several men releasing gunshots, according to Sinar Harian.

       So far no further information has been received regarding the incident.

       Meanwhile, a source from the Thai security force confirmed the shooting and bomb blast in Tak Bai.