17 people injured in two bombings in Thailand's Narathiwat province

At least 17 people were injured in two separate attacks over the weekend in Thailand's Narathiwat province, local media reported Monday.

Bangkok Post's sources stated that 4th Army commander Lt Gen Paisal Noosang ordered the increased securitry in urban, economic and danger-prone areas in Muang and Sungai Kolok districts.

In the first incident, a parked motorcycle and sidecar exploded outside the officers' accommodation block at Khok Khian police station in Muang district, injuring nine people, the Bangkok Post reported.

The explosion also damaged the building, fence and other parked vehicles.

In Waeng district, where the second attack took place, armed men threw a grenade and fired on Thai Buddhists having dinner in front of a house.

Seven people were injured in the attack and were transported to a local hospital.

There was no word on the condition of the injured.

Security has been stepped up in the area as authorities investigate the attacks.