On August 11, 2016 Thailand (Country)'s tourist areas had seven known bombings occur within an 8-hour window.

In the Hua Hin Bombing (2016), twin bombs - hidden in plants around 50m apart - were detonated via cellphones.

One woman died and at least five were injured.

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Around 8 hours later, the Thai resort towns of Surat Thani Province were attacked in a string of explosions.

Dozens of foreign tourists were injured; one was reported dead.

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One explosion occurred in the Loma Park area, located on Phuket Island.

Another attack subsequently followed near a police station on Patong’s beach road.

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Although explosions are not uncommon in Thailand, it is rare for them to occur in tourist resorts.