Thai soldiers injured by old landmine in Si Sa Ket

MGR Online•General•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Two Thai soldiers were injured after stepping on an old landmine while improving a security base in Kantharalak District, Si Sa Ket Province.

•On July 17, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, soldiers at Phu Pha Operation Base stepped on an old landmine.
•The incident occurred while the personnel were performing work to reinforce security and improve the base.
•The injuries were caused by an old landmine that did not function fully.
•One soldier suffered injuries to the toes and swelling of the ankle from the explosion blast.
•A second soldier sustained minor injuries from landmine shrapnel.
•The Second Army Area reported the incident via its Facebook page.
•The two injured soldiers have been sent to Kantharalak Hospital for treatment.
•The Second Army Area stated that further details will be reported later.

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Second Army Area(กองทัพภาคที่ 2)

The organization that reported the landmine incident via its Facebook page.

Kantharalak Hospital(รพ.กันทรลักษ์)

The medical facility where the two injured soldiers were taken for treatment.

Phu Pha Operation Base(ฐานปฏิบัติการภูผา)

The base where the soldiers were performing security reinforcement and improvements when the incident occurred.

Kantharalak District(อ.กันทรลักษ์)ℹ️

The district in Si Sa Ket Province where the landmine incident took place.

Si Sa Ket Province(จ.ศรีสะเกษ)ℹ️

The province where the incident occurred.