Anti-Tank Shell Discovered and Cleared in Buriram Forest

On August 10, 2026, residents in Ban Lam Nang Rong, located in the Non Din Daeng district of Buriram province, discovered a suspicious object embedded in a tree within the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary. Following reports from the public, the Second Army Area dispatched local military units to secure the site and assess the potential threat.

Upon inspection, the object was identified as a 105mm TK-M490A1 anti-tank shell. To ensure public safety, the military established a perimeter to prevent unauthorized access to the area. Subsequently, the Buriram Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was deployed to the scene. On August 11, 2026, the EOD team successfully completed the removal and neutralization of the shell. The Second Army Area confirmed that the operation concluded without incident.

For residents and travelers in the region, this discovery serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious objects to local authorities immediately rather than approaching them. While the immediate threat has been cleared, the presence of such military hardware in a wildlife sanctuary highlights the necessity of caution when exploring remote or forested areas. It remains to be confirmed how the shell came to be lodged in the tree, as no further details regarding its origin have been released by the authorities.