<p>Police say 12 people were injured by several explosions set off by suspected insurgents in a city in Thailand's restive south.<br /><br />Police Col. Jamlong Suwalak says the improvised bombs exploded today night at 14 places in Yala, including commercial district and banks. Two devices that did not explode were also found.</p>.<p>Yala Hospital nurse Netchanok Sintiratti says an 11-year-old boy is among the injured civilians.</p>.<p>She said all of the injuries were minor.<br /><br />Yala is one of the three Muslim-majority provinces in predominantly Buddhist Thailand.<br /><br />More than 5,000 people have been killed since an Islamic insurgency began in the sub-region in 2004. The insurgents have not issued specific demands but are generally believed to be fighting for an independent Muslim state.<br /></p>
<p>Police say 12 people were injured by several explosions set off by suspected insurgents in a city in Thailand's restive south.<br /><br />Police Col. Jamlong Suwalak says the improvised bombs exploded today night at 14 places in Yala, including commercial district and banks. Two devices that did not explode were also found.</p>.<p>Yala Hospital nurse Netchanok Sintiratti says an 11-year-old boy is among the injured civilians.</p>.<p>She said all of the injuries were minor.<br /><br />Yala is one of the three Muslim-majority provinces in predominantly Buddhist Thailand.<br /><br />More than 5,000 people have been killed since an Islamic insurgency began in the sub-region in 2004. The insurgents have not issued specific demands but are generally believed to be fighting for an independent Muslim state.<br /></p>