Seven gov't soldiers injured in bomb blast in Thai South

BANGKOK, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- At least seven government soldiers were injured in a powerful bomb explosion detonated by suspected insurgents in Thailand's southernmost province of Narathiwat late Wednesday, local FM 100 Traffic Radio reported.

The radio said that more than 200 guests were invited to attend a military ceremony in Narathiwat's Rangae district while the bomb was detonated by mobile phone signal.

Initial reports said at least seven soldiers were injured during the blast.

Thailand's three southernmost provinces -- Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani have been troubled with insurgency-related violence which has claimed more than 2,800 lives since 2004.