Thai soldier loses foot, two injured in landmine blast near Thai–Cambodian border
Three Thai soldiers were injured, one losing his foot, after stepping on a landmine while patrolling near the Thai–Cambodian border in Si Sa Ket.
The Second Army Area Operation Centre reported that three Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion while on patrol along the Thai–Cambodian border on Saturday (August 9).
The incident occurred at around 10am as Infantry Company 111 troops were patrolling to lay barbed wire to secure the area between Don Ao and Krisana villages in Kantharalak district, Si Sa Ket province.
The patrol was led by SM1 Thani Paha, accompanied by two soldiers.
While inspecting the route, one of the soldiers stepped on a landmine, injuring all three:
- SM1 Thani Paha – left lower leg severed
- Pvt Phakphum Chaisura – injuries to his arm and back.
- Pvt Thananchai Kraiwong – suffered blast impact and eardrum injury.
All injured personnel have been transported to a local hospital for treatment.
