Army Discovers Two More TM-46 Mines Near Surin Border Blast
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On October 25, 2026, Army Region 2 released additional investigation results into the case of a backhoe belonging to Luang Ta Yeun volunteers hitting a landmine while constructing a strategic route in Buachet district, Surin province. The incident injured the driver and damaged the backhoe. After the incident, explosive ordnance disposal experts from the Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) and security personnel inspected the area to collect evidence, identify the mine type, and assess nearby risks. The inspection revealed a blast crater about 2.5 meters in diameter and 0.75 meters deep, with fragments of anti-tank mine casings scattered around. Additionally, within a 5-meter radius, officers found two more TM-46 anti-tank mines. Although old, they remain operational and dangerous. The findings will inform safety measures and plans for further area clearance. Army Region 2 emphasized that current evidence is insufficient to determine the mine source, who planted them, or when, requiring further investigation.
