The group is the largest and most heavily armed Islamic rebel group in the deep South. The Big C is a popular hangout in Pattani, a place where many go for their groceries or meet friends and families for food. Since this incident, violence has been a regular feature of life in the deep South. His truck was then stolen to discreetly plant a bomb at the Big C that same afternoon. It is indisputable that most Thais do not want to see the violence continue to occur in the deep South.

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2017 23:26 UTC