Two Additional TM-46 Landmines Discovered Near Surin Border Incident Site
Following a landmine explosion that injured a volunteer excavator operator in Surin, authorities have located two more active TM-46 mines in the vicinity.
On October 25, 2026, the Second Army Area reported the discovery of two additional TM-46 anti-vehicle landmines near the site of a recent explosion in the Buachet District of Surin province. The incident occurred when a volunteer excavator, working on a tactical route construction project, struck a landmine, resulting in injuries to the operator and damage to the machinery.
Following the blast, experts from the Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) and security personnel inspected the area. They identified a crater measuring 2.5 meters in diameter and 0.75 meters in depth, surrounded by debris from the detonated device. During a sweep of the immediate five-meter radius, officials uncovered two more TM-46 mines. Although these devices are aged, authorities confirmed they remain functional and pose a significant safety risk.
For residents and those traveling near border areas in Surin, this discovery highlights the ongoing danger posed by unexploded ordnance in remote construction zones. The Second Army Area is currently using these findings to develop enhanced security measures and to plan further demining operations in the region. It remains to be confirmed how extensive the minefield is in the surrounding area and when the site will be declared safe for public access. Travelers are advised to exercise extreme caution and avoid entering restricted or unverified construction zones near the border.
