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Thailand conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 71,619,863 (World Bank, 2025).
Thailand saw 15 recorded events and 19 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. That is +36% on the preceding 90-day period.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 50 events and 72 estimated deaths were recorded in Thailand. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 53 and 96. 96% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 14. Relative to population, that is 0.7 events per million people.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Pattani province (8), Narathiwat province (4), Yala province (3). Together they hold 100% of the period's events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Thailand - Patani insurgents (29 events, 38 estimated deaths).
Displacement from Thailand
Main host countries: Australia (1,376), Israel (677), Rep. of Korea (232), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (155), United States of America (93). Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder, 2025 figures.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025
Events in Thailand, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pattani province | 8 | 0% | 17 | 21 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Narathiwat province | 4 | +300% | 6 | 11 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Yala province | 3 | +50% | 7 | 5 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Surin province | 0 | — | 5 | 6 | 16 Dec 2025 |
4 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2026 | Rangae district Narathiwat province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 8 sources | 5 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Khok Pho district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 2 |
| 25 May 2026 | Yarang district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 2 civilian, 4 sources | 2 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Bannang Sata district Yala province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Yarang district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Yarang district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Sungai Padi district Narathiwat province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Chanae district Narathiwat province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
| 22 May 2026 | Sai Buri district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
| 11 May 2026 | Waeng district Narathiwat province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Thailand | 48 | 72 |
| Patani insurgents | 31 | 38 |
| Government of Cambodia | 19 | 34 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Thailand - Patani insurgents | 29 | 38 |
| Government of Cambodia (Kampuchea) - Government of Thailand | 19 | 34 |
| Patani insurgents - Civilians | 2 | 0 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 48 | 96% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 4% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27 | 50 | |
| 2018 | 40 | 61 | |
| 2019 | 27 | 60 | |
| 2020 | 33 | 47 | |
| 2021 | 28 | 41 | |
| 2022 | 26 | 36 | |
| 2023 | 25 | 31 | |
| 2024 | 31 | 39 | |
| 2025 | 72 | 122 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 27 | 33 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- Thailand: THA: Flood - 08-2026 - Flooding caused by heavy rainfall #4 (2026-08-24) ReliefWeb, 24 Aug 2026
- Thailand: THA: Flood - 08-2026 - Flooding caused by heavy rainfall #3 (2026-08-21) ReliefWeb, 21 Aug 2026
- Thailand: THA: Flood - 07-2026 - Windstorm and Flooding caused by Typhoon Maysak (2026-07-07) ReliefWeb, 8 Jul 2026
- UNHCR Thailand MCO: Funding Update 2026 (as of 30 June 2026) ReliefWeb, 2 Jul 2026
- Thailand: Los documentos de identidad expedidos por el Gobierno de Tailandia marcan una nueva era de inclusión y autonomía para las personas refugiadas ReliefWeb, 18 Jun 2026
- UNHCR: Government-issued ID cards mark new era of refugee inclusion and self-reliance in Thailand ReliefWeb, 18 Jun 2026
- Towards Sustainable Solutions for Refugees in Thailand: Appeal (June 2026 - December 2030) ReliefWeb, 10 Jun 2026
- Thailand - Severe weather (ADINet, TMD) (ECHO Daily Flash of 11 May 2026) ReliefWeb, 11 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Thailand in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 50 organized-violence events in Thailand between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 72 deaths (range 53 to 96).
Is violence in Thailand increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (15) were up +36% on the preceding 90 days (11).
Which regions of Thailand are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Pattani province (8), Narathiwat province (4), Yala province (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Thailand?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Thailand (48 events), Patani insurgents (31 events), Government of Cambodia (19 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Thailand?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Thailand, 96% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
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Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.