At least 22 bombs explode in Thailand banks

At least 22 bombs exploded almost simultaneously today inside commercial banks in southern Thailand, killing two people and injuring 28 in a region bloodied by a Muslim insurgency.

The homemade bombs, which were triggered by mobile phone signals, were placed in rubbish bins, at newspaper stands and near seats where customers wait for service, said Maj. Gen. Paithoon Choochaiya, who heads the provincial force.