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Thailand: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Thailand, with 7 estimated deaths. That is +50% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 3 to 7.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
Events were concentrated in Pattani province (5), Narathiwat province (1).
The most active pairing was Government of Thailand - Patani insurgents with 6 events.
Where events happened
Regions, May 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Pattani province | 5 | 6 |
| Narathiwat province | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026 | Yarang district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 2 civilian, 4 sources | 2 |
| 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 |
| 4 May 2026 | Yaring district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Mayo district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Mayo district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Thailand | 6 |
| Patani insurgents | 6 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 6 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.