Anti-Tank Round Found in Tree at Buriram Wildlife Sanctuary
A 105mm anti-tank round was discovered lodged in a tree at Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary in Buriram province after residents spotted the suspicious object on August 10. Authorities safely removed the munition the following day.
BURIRAM — On 11 August 2026, authorities investigated a suspicious object resembling a bomb after local residents in Ban Lam Nang Rong, Lam Nang Rong subdistrict, Non Din Daeng district, Buriram province, discovered it lodged in a tree inside Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary on 10 August. Residents alerted officials, prompting the Second Army Region to order the military unit responsible for the area to inspect, identify, and assess the situation.
The inspection identified the object as a 105mm TK-M490A1 anti-tank explosive round. Following identification, the Second Army Region instructed the local task force to cordon off the surrounding area to prevent residents and unauthorised people from approaching the explosive and risking injury.
Authorities coordinated with the Buriram Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team to safely remove the munition. On 11 August, the Buriram EOD team completed the recovery operation successfully following established safety procedures. Military personnel maintained assigned procedures throughout until the situation was brought under control.
