Police

Soldier Loses Leg After Stepping on Landmine in Ubon Ratchathani

A soldier with Thailand's National Mine Action Center lost his leg after stepping on an anti-personnel mine while clearing ordnance in Ubon Ratchathani province on August 17.

17 Aug Khaosod

A soldier with the National Mine Action Center, Thai Armed Forces Joint Command, stepped on an anti-personnel mine while clearing ordnance in the Saddle Gap area of Ubon Ratchathani province on August 17 at 11:50 a.m., resulting in leg amputation. Sergeant First Class Chanchon Wongchana, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, was immediately transported to hospital. Details are still under investigation.

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