Two Soldiers Injured by Landmine at Mountain Base
Two soldiers at a northern mountain base were injured on July 17 after stepping on old unexploded ordnance during security work; both were treated for blast and shrapnel wounds.
On July 17, 2025, Defence Minister General Adulyadej Buntham revealed that while visiting units under the Suraskhat Command, he received a report that two soldiers from the Phu Phra operational base had stepped on an old unexploded ordnance left in the area while working on security improvements and base upgrades. The first soldier sustained injuries to his toes and ankle with swelling and bruising from the blast, while the second suffered minor shrapnel wounds. Both injured personnel have been transferred to Kantharalak Hospital for treatment, with further details to follow.
