Army Region 2: 2 Soldiers Injured by Explosion Near Cambodian Border Forest Fire

Matichon•Politics•266d ago

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An explosion near a forest fire along the Cambodian border injured two soldiers from Army Region 2, believed to be caused by old ordnance.

•Two soldiers from Army Region 2 were injured by an explosion near their base.
•The incident occurred on January 30, 2026, during a forest fire monitoring mission near the Cambodian border.
•The explosion is suspected to be from old unexploded ordnance triggered by the heat of the fire.
•The injured soldiers received initial first aid and were transferred to hospitals for further treatment.

•On Jan 30, 2026, a forest fire occurred near Army Region 2's base along the Cambodian border.
•At approximately 12:30 PM on Jan 30, 2026, an explosion was heard in the area.
•The explosion is initially suspected to be old unexploded ordnance affected by the heat of the forest fire, resulting in injury.
•Army Region 2 personnel were conducting a forest fire monitoring mission in order to prevent the fire from spreading to the base.
•Two soldiers, Sergeant Major Thammarrat Khlaythip and Private Weerasak Khanhareung, sustained injuries from the blast.
•The injured soldiers received immediate first aid and were transported to Nam Yuen Hospital.
•The injured soldiers were subsequently transferred to Sappasitprasong Military Hospital for continued specialized treatment.
•Army Region 2 expressed concern for the injured personnel and emphasized increased safety measures, particularly concerning unexploded ordnance.

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Army Region 2

"Army Region 2 requests to report an incident that occurred on January 30, 2026, around 12:30 PM."

กองทัพภาคที่ 2 ขอรายงานเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้นเมื่อวันที่ 30 มกราคม พ.ศ.2569 เวลาประมาณ 12.30 น.

Army Region 2

"Initially, it is suspected to be old unexploded ordnance affected by the heat of the forest fire."

เบื้องต้นคาดว่าเป็นวัตถุระเบิดตกค้างเก่าที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากความร้อนของไฟป่า

Army Region 2

"Army Region 2 expresses concern for the injured personnel and has instructed units in the area to increase safety measures."

กองทัพภาคที่ 2 ขอแสดงความห่วงใยต่อกำลังพลที่ได้รับบาดเจ็บ และได้กำชับหน่วยในพื้นที่เพิ่มความเข้มงวดด้านความปลอดภัย

Army Region 2(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

The military formation responsible for the area where the incident occurred and that issued a statement on the matter.

Sukreep Operating Base (Front Hill)(ฐานปฏิบัติการสุครีพ (หน้าเนิน))

The military base near where the explosion and forest fire took place.

Nam Yuen Hospital(โรงพยาบาลน้ำยืน)

The local hospital where the injured soldiers initially received medical treatment.

Sappasitprasong Military Hospital(โรงพยาบาลค่ายสรรพสิทธิประสงค์)

The military hospital where the injured soldiers were transferred for further treatment.

Sergeant Major Thammarrat Khlaythip(จ่าสิบเอก ธรรมรัตน์ คล้ายทิพย์)

A soldier from Army Region 2 who was injured by the explosion.

Private Weerasak Khanhareung(พลทหาร วีระศักดิ์ กันหาเรือง)

A soldier from Army Region 2 who was injured by the explosion.