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Pattani province, Thailand: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Pattani province, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 726,015 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 8 organized-violence events in Pattani province, Thailand, broadly level with 8 in the preceding 90 days (0%). Estimated deaths in the period: 10.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 17 events and 21 estimated deaths were recorded in Pattani province. That is +113% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 12 and 21. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 3. Relative to population, that is 23.4 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Thailand - Patani insurgents (17 events, 21 estimated deaths).
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Events in Pattani province, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Pattani province, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Sai Buri district | 4 | 5 |
| Yarang district | 3 | 4 |
| Nong Chik district | 3 | 4 |
| Mayo district | 2 | 2 |
| Khok Pho district | 1 | 2 |
| Yaring district | 1 | 1 |
| Panare district | 1 | 1 |
| Kapho district | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 22 May 2026 | Sai Buri district Pattani province | Government of Thailand vs Patani insurgents State-based, 2 sources | 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 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Thailand | 17 | 21 |
| Patani insurgents | 17 | 21 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Thailand - Patani insurgents | 17 | 21 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 17 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Pattani province in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 17 organized-violence events in Pattani province between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 21 deaths (range 12 to 21).
Is violence in Pattani province increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (8) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (8).
Who are the main armed actors in Pattani province?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Thailand (17 events), Patani insurgents (17 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Pattani province?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Pattani province, 100% 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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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.