Thai police have charged a Lebanese man with illegally possessing explosives . And Muslim separatists in southern Thailand have long battled government forces in a country that is overwhelmingly Buddhist , with a number of bombings taking place last year . They will ask a court to extend the period of his detention for further investigation . Comment: Thai authorities are accusing the suspect of plotting attacks .
Thai police have charged a Lebanese man with illegally possessing explosives . They will ask a court to extend the period of his detention for further investigation . Comment: Thai authorities are accusing the suspect of plotting attacks .