PM Visits Frontline, Steps on Landmine While Boosting Troop Morale
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Thai-Cambodian border troops in Ubon Ratchathani province on August 23, pledging government support and emphasizing landmine safety as Thailand works to clear contaminated areas across six border p
On August 23, 2025, at 14:03 hours, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, accompanied by Defence Minister Anudom Boontharm, Interior Ministry officials, and senior military commanders including Army Chief Pana Kraiiwapluakthuk and Army Vice Chief Chaiyaprueksa Duangpraphat, traveled to Ubon Ratchathani province for an official inspection. They flew by helicopter to Nam Yuen district, then proceeded to the Horseshoe Pass area on the Thai-Cambodian border.
The PM received a briefing on tactical operations and visited troops defending Thai territory. He was also briefed on landmine clearance efforts and humanitarian demining operations. Thailand has identified contaminated areas across 15 districts in six provinces—Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Surin, Buriram, Sa Kaew, and Trat. From December 29, 2024, to March 31, 2025, authorities recovered 673 mines and explosive devices. Between December 11, 2024, and March 31, 2025, 390,883 square meters of land in military operational zones were cleared for border defence forces.
During the visit, the PM viewed the Cambodian border villages through binoculars and presented gifts to troops. He addressed soldiers about a recent incident in which a soldier lost a limb during duty, expressing deep concern. The PM stated his commitment to providing maximum support to the military and pledged that the government stands firmly with soldiers, noting he wished to be the last person harmed by landmines while urging heightened safety awareness during border operations.
