Tag: landmine

Thai Soldier Seriously Injured by Landmine Near Cambodia Border

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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

13 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 […]