Thai army clears mines on border, finds 32 more
Thai military teams uncovered 32 landmines during ongoing clearance operations along the Thai-Cambodian border in Sa Kaeo province, with more than 37,000 square metres still requiring demining efforts.
SA KAEO — 28 April 2026, the Burapha Task Force's Humanitarian Mine Action Unit 1 is continuing landmine clearance operations along the Thai-Cambodian border at Ban Nong Chan in Non Mak Mun subdistrict, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province.
During operations on 25 April, teams worked in the suspected hazardous area SHA 27-01/AD, which covers 99,800 square metres. Personnel cleared an additional 400 square metres and uncovered 32 landmines, including 22 PMN anti-personnel mines and 10 MN79 mines. Released images show the mines bundled together for transport, illustrating the severity of contamination in the zone.
Since 18 November, cumulative operations have rendered 62,000 square metres safe, representing 62.93% of the total area, with approximately 37,000 square metres (37.07%) still requiring clearance. To date, 189 explosive items have been discovered and cleared, comprising 122 PMN mines, 30 MN79 mines, two POMZ-2 mines, 34 PMD-6M mines, and one unexploded ordnance (UXO).
Authorities report that large quantities of mines continue to be found along the border. The bundling of recovered mines for safe transport and storage before disposal is rarely documented and underscores the extensive contamination. Operations remain underway as officials work to restore safety for border communities.
