A bomb thrown into a crowd at a festival in Thailand exploded, killing at least three people and injuring scores more.
The attack occurred shortly before midnight local time on Friday at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa festival, which is held yearly in Umphang district, northern Tak province.
According to the Associated Press and local media, two individuals are in jail, but no charges have been filed.
According to authorities, at least 48 individuals have been hurt, with six in severe condition.
Police were notified about the incident at 23:30 local time (16:30 GMT) on Friday.
According to a statement from the Umphang rescue team, the bomb was thrown and landed at the foot of an outdoor stage where festivalgoers were dancing.
Some of the injured were transferred to a local hospital, it said.
Several reports indicate that the blast was triggered by an improvised explosive device (IED).
The rescue crew uploaded images from the aftermath, which show wreckage strewn on the ground in a festival area studded with lights.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her condolences to the families of those slain and injured in the bombing in a post on X.
She stated that she has directed the police and security authorities to investigate the cause of the incident and assist those impacted.
She also ordered an increase in police personnel to monitor all festival activities.
According to the Bangkok Post, between 8,000 and 9,000 people attended the week-long festival this year, with the incident occurring on the penultimate night of the event.
Umphang is the southernmost district in Thailand’s northern Tak province, which borders Myanmar to the west.
