There were 2 explosions in Samila Beach last night around 10 in the evening, December 26, 2018. The explosion point was in the area of Songkhla's famous Landmarks, The Golden Mermaid Statue and The Cat and Mouse Statue which is approximately 200 meters apart. These statues were both symbolic figures of Songkhla Province. These places were the main tourist's attraction of Samila Beach. The authorities have not been able to check out the crime scene last night due to darkness and afraid that the terrorist might leave more explosives in the crime scene. They are still waiting for the bomb expert to arrive. There were no casualties injured in the incident.
They are still unable to determine the bomb used in the crime. The authorities are waiting for the results and assessment of the crime scene. Meanwhile, the Golden Mermaid Tail was damaged due to the explosion.
As of now both Golden Mermaid and the Cat and Mouse Statue are close to clear the area. The Golden Mermaid was sculpted by Jitr Buasus way back 1966. The people of Songkhla Province condemn the explosion and were sadden of what happened to the famous symbolic statue of the Province.
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After the whole area had been cleared. They recovered 3 more Improvise Explosive Device in the area. A total of five and in the evening of December 27, 2019, the team started to repair the tail of the golden mermaid. The locals and tourists started to visit and took pictures with the golden statue even it is still in the process of repairing. The Golden Mermaid Statue was back to its beauty before the new year's day. The government decided to move 2019 New Year's countdown to Laem Samila Beach from the previous location which is the Old Wall City of Songkhla.
Updated:
After the whole area had been cleared. They recovered 3 more Improvise Explosive Device in the area. A total of five and in the evening of December 27, 2019, the team started to repair the tail of the golden mermaid. The locals and tourists started to visit and took pictures with the golden statue even it is still in the process of repairing. The Golden Mermaid Statue was back to its beauty before the new year's day. The government decided to move 2019 New Year's countdown to Laem Samila Beach from the previous location which is the Old Wall City of Songkhla.
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