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Arson damages solar construction site in Pattani

June 2026Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where
Moo 4, Ban Tha Phong, Talo Kapo subdistrict, Yaring district, Pattani province, Thailand
Operator
Gunkul Solar Power Generation Co., Ltd.
What
Arson set fire to storage area with solar panels
Injuries
None reported
Cause
Deliberate arson by unknown assailants

Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): Gunkul Solar Power Generation

What happened

Unknown assailants entered a solar power plant construction site in Moo 4, Ban Tha Phong, Talo Kapo subdistrict, Yaring district, Pattani province early on 15 June 2026 and set fire to a storage area containing solar panels. The project is operated by Gunkul Solar Power Generation Co., Ltd. Substantial property damage was reported. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The 42nd Rangers Task Force and other agencies responded, established checkpoints and conducted an investigation.

Contributing factors

The source reports a deliberate arson attack by an unknown number of assailants.

Lessons learned

  1. Secure storage areas for equipment at construction sites with physical barriers and surveillance.
  2. Maintain rapid coordination with local security forces for incident response.
  3. Establish clear reporting channels for suspicious activity to protect energy infrastructure projects.

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Not yet known

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  • Downtime to the project
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Source

khaosodenglish.com

Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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