Tag: landmine

Thai Soldier Injured by Landmine near Ta Khwai Temple

06 August 2025 16:58

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SURIN, Aug 27 (TNA) – A Thai soldier was injured on Wednesday after stepping on a landmine while on duty near the Ta Khwai Temple. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 PM on August 27, 2025. Private Adisorn Pomklang, from the 23rd Infantry Regiment, sustained a severe injury to his lower right leg. Local military […]

Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Landmine Treaty Violation, Citing New Evidence

06 August 2025 14:54

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BANGKOK, Aug 20 (TNA) -Thailand has confirmed video clips showing Cambodian soldiers, using anti-personnel landmines, are authentic, calling it a serious violation of the Ottawa Convention. The country plans to submit the evidence to the convention on Friday, officials announced. Rear Admiral Surasan Kongsiri, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, stated that a Royal Thai […]

Thailand Briefs Envoys on Landmines, Urges Cambodian Cooperation

06 August 2025 14:44

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BANGKOK, Aug 15 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday briefed international envoys on newly planted landmines along the Cambodian border, calling on Cambodia to cooperate on mine clearance. The ministry revealed that Thai soldiers have been injured five times in the last month by mines that are not “war relics” but were […]

Thai Soldier Seriously Injured by Landmine Near Cambodia Border

06 August 2025 09:32

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SURIN, Aug 13 (TNA) – A Thai soldier was seriously injured after stepping on a landmine near the Cambodian border, an incident the Thai Army has strongly condemned as a violation of a ceasefire agreement. Sgt. Teeraphon Piakhantee, a Ranger from the 2610 Company, lost his left ankle in the blast on Tuesday morning in […]

Thailand Condemns Cambodia After Landmine Incident Injures Five Soldiers

06 July 2025 21:22

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BANGKOK, July 23 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army on Wednesday condemned the Cambodian side after a landmine incident injured five Thai soldiers, one of them severely in the border area in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The incident occurred at approximately 4:55 PM local time in the Chong An Ma border area in Nam Yuen District, […]

Thailand Protests Cambodia Over Landmine Incident

06 July 2025 16:46

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BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today strongly condemned Cambodia’s use of anti-personnel landmines, calling it a violation of Thai sovereignty, international law, and obligations under the Ottawa Convention. Maratee Nalita Andamo, Deputy Spokesperson for the MFA, reiterated Thailand’s firm stance, stating the ministry will issue a formal written protest […]

New Landmines Found in Border Area

06 July 2025 14:50

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UBON RATCHATHANI, July 21 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has reported the discovery of two new, active PMN2 anti-personnel landmines in the Chong Bok area, near where three soldiers were injured by a mine explosion on July 16. The RTA asserts this is a clear violation of Thailand’s sovereignty and the Ottawa Treaty, […]

Thailand Condemns Landmine Use After Border Incident

06 July 2025 10:55

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BANGKOK, July 21 (TNA) – Thailand has strongly condemned the use of anti-personnel mines following a July 16 incident that injured three Thai soldiers, calling the act a “blatant violation of international law.” The incident occurred near Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani Province, where three soldiers from Infantry Company 6021 were injured during a routine patrol […]

PM, Deputy Defense Minister Visit Troops Injured by Landmines in Ubon

06 July 2025 10:37

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UBON RATCHATHANI, July 18 (TNA) – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Natthapol Nakpanich visited Ubon Ratchathani today to support three paramilitary rangers injured by landmines near the Thai – Cambodian border. Gen. Natthapol confirmed that the Royal Thai Army would provide financial aid to the injured soldiers. The soldier who lost […]