Sixth Thai soldier severely injured by landmine near border in Surin

Sixth Thai soldier severely injured by landmine near border in Surin

A Thai soldier lost his right foot when he stepped on an anti-personnel landmine near Hill 350, close to Ta Kwai temple ruins and the border with Cambodia, in Surin province on Wednesday afternoon.

Thai Supreme Commander Backs Border Fence Construction Amid Tensions with Cambodia

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Supreme Commander Gen. Songwit Noonpackdee voiced strong support on Wednesday for the construction of permanent fences along the Cambodian border to prevent incursions and protect Thai sovereignty, following recent clashes and landmine incidents that have heightened tensions between the two nations. Thai Soldier Loses Foot in Landmine Blast Near Cambodian Border Speaking […] Source

Thai soldier loses foot in Cambodia border landmine blast

Thai soldier loses foot in Cambodia border landmine blastLegacyA Thai soldier suffered the loss of his right foot after stepping on an anti-personnel landmine near Hill 350, close to the Ta Kwai temple ruins and the Cambodian border in Surin province, yesterday afternoon, August 27. This incident marks the sixth Thai soldier to be injured by a landmine since the current border conflict began in July. The explosion occurred at approximately 3.45p…

Surin: Tensions Rise After Thai Soldier Hit by Landmine

Picture courtesy of Thai PBS World A Thai soldier has tragically lost his foot after stepping on a landmine in Surin province, prompting Bangkok to explore military responses. Lt. Gen. Boonsin Padklang, commander of the Second Army Region, has criticised Cambodia, accusing their forces of breaching a ceasefire and the Ottawa Convention by laying new anti-personnel mines. The incident occurred as Private Adisorn Pomklang of the 23rd Infan…

Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response - Thai Examiner

A Thai soldier lost his foot to a newly planted Cambodian landmine near Surin on Wednesday, prompting army commanders to plan a serious, potentially escalatory… Read More › The post Sixth Thai soldier loses foot from new mine planted by Cambodia. Army commanders planning a response appeared first on Thai Examiner.