The injured rangers, identified as Prasert Muangkhunthod, Somkiat Monthienthong, and Pipao Saopoon, were part of a patrolling team from the Paramilitary Marine Regiment 5 that was checking a rural road in Ban Beu Rawae (Moo 4) in tambon Luboh Sawor, Bacho district when the bomb planted in a roadside stall went off at 8am. The injured volunteer rangers were rushed to Bacho Hospital while police and related security agencies moved in to inspect the scene of the blast.