Muslim separatists in southern Thailand have long battled government forces in a country that is overwhelmingly Buddhist . Police said the attackers started a fire that burned down about 100 houses . Muslim groups in southern Thailand have long battled government forces . The region has seen a spike in suspected insurgent activity recently .
Police said the attackers started a fire that burned down about 100 houses . Muslim groups in southern Thailand have long battled government forces . The region has seen a spike in suspected insurgent activity recently .