<p>At least fifteen people were killed in attacks by suspected Muslim rebels in Thailand's violence-wracked south, southern army spokesman Pramote Prom-in said, the largest death toll in years.</p>.<p>"Twelve were killed at the scene, two more (died) at the hospital, and one died this morning," said Pramote.</p>.<p>The Malay-Muslim south has been in the grip of a bloody insurgency that has killed more than 7,000 people -- mostly civilians -- over the last 15 years.</p>
<p>At least fifteen people were killed in attacks by suspected Muslim rebels in Thailand's violence-wracked south, southern army spokesman Pramote Prom-in said, the largest death toll in years.</p>.<p>"Twelve were killed at the scene, two more (died) at the hospital, and one died this morning," said Pramote.</p>.<p>The Malay-Muslim south has been in the grip of a bloody insurgency that has killed more than 7,000 people -- mostly civilians -- over the last 15 years.</p>