Helicopter Fire Accusations in Thailand's South | Thailand News

Thailand News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 2m

Tensions escalate in Thailand’s southern provinces as reports surface of an Army helicopter allegedly firing on four civilians—including a wounded 21-year-old motorcyclist—during a surge of insurgent attacks. The military denies using weapons, claiming helicopters were airborne but not engaged, while analysts urge caution and suggest the young man may have been caught in crossfire. Opposition MP Romadon Panjor, from the region, demands an independent civilian-led investigation, arguing the Army can’t impartially probe itself. The government resists, citing martial law jurisdiction, but…