Anutin visits Chong An Ma to support landmine-injured soldiers

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Chong An Ma in Ubon Ratchathani to support soldiers and review landmine clearance operations.

•Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Chong An Ma area in Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani, on August 23, 2026.
•The Prime Minister reviewed progress on landmine clearance and the humanitarian landmine operation project.
•Anutin Charnvirakul expressed support for soldiers and vowed that the government would provide full care for those injured during duty.

•On August 23, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul and a delegation arrived at Wing 21 Airport and traveled by helicopter to Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani.
•Anutin Charnvirakul visited the Chong An Ma area to receive briefings on tactical operations and a project to improve patrol routes for forestry and wildlife protection.
•Reports indicate landmine contamination across 15 districts in 6 provinces: Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, and Trat.
•673 landmines and explosives were cleared between December 29, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
•390,883 square meters were declared safe zones for border defense forces between December 11, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
•Thailand has requested a fourth 5-year extension for landmine clearance from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government stands by all soldiers and will ensure they are not taken advantage of.
•Anutin Charnvirakul delivered supplies to soldiers at Chong An Ma and announced plans to visit a soldier injured by a landmine on August 17.

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who visited Chong An Ma to support soldiers.

Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen(พล.ท.อดุลย์ บุญธรรมเจริญ)

Minister of Defense who accompanied Anutin Charnvirakul to Ubon Ratchathani.

Jeset Thaiseth(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who accompanied Anutin Charnvirakul to Ubon Ratchathani.

Nan Bunthida Somchai(แนน บุณย์ธิดา สมชัย)

Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society and MP for Ubon Ratchathani.

Traisulee Traisornkul(ไตรศุลี ไตรสรณกุล)

Secretary-General to the Prime Minister.

Assit Sampantharat(อรรษิษฐ์ สัมพันธรัตน์)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Narucha Khosasivilai(นฤชา โฆษาศิวิไลซ์)

Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration.

Nirat Pongsittithavorn(นิรัตน์ พงษ์สิทธิถาวร)

Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.

Gen. Pana Klaewplodtukh(พล.อ.พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.

Gen. Chaipruek Duangprapat(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army.

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จ.อุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

The province where the official inspection and visit to Chong An Ma took place.

Nam Yuen District(อ.น้ำยืน)ℹ️

A district in Ubon Ratchathani containing the Chong An Ma area.

Chong An Ma(ช่องอานม้า)

A border area in Nam Yuen District, Ubon Ratchathani.

Wing 21 Airport(ท่าอากาศยานกองบิน 21)

The airport where the delegation arrived in Ubon Ratchathani.

An Sae Village(หมู่บ้านอานแซะ)

A village in the Cambodian side of Chong An Ma.

Si Sa Ket(ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️