Rebels in southern Thailand have killed four soldiers in an attack on an army base.
Military officials say up to 40 gunmen overran the camp in Narathiwat in an unusually well-organised raid.
Regular attacks by rebels occur in Thailand's three southern provinces, but the BBC reports they are usually roadside bombings or drive-by shootings.
According to army officials, the base was attacked from the front and the back. The rebels made off with more than 50 rifles and about 5000 bullets.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made a visit to the south earlier in the week and talked about lifting the state of emergency in more districts.
But on Tuesday, the government extended emergency rule in most of the region for another three months.
More than 4300 people have been killed since 2004. The Thai army has 60,000 forces stationed in the region.
