M67 Grenade Discovered by Mushroom Forager in Tak Province
A local resident in Tak province narrowly avoided a tragedy after discovering a live M67 grenade while foraging for mushrooms in a forest.
On October 28, 2026, a resident foraging for mushrooms in a forest in Tak province discovered a spherical green object partially hidden under dry leaves at the base of a tree. According to a report by Khaosod Online, the individual initially attempted to clear the area around the object with a knife before realizing it was an M67 hand grenade.
Authorities confirmed that the safety pin had been pulled, but the firing mechanism failed to activate, preventing a potential explosion. The local village headman, Charan Sonkaew, was alerted, and the Tak Provincial Police were subsequently notified. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was dispatched to the scene to safely recover and destroy the device.
For residents and visitors in rural areas, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by unexploded ordnance in forested regions. While mushroom foraging is a common seasonal activity that provides supplemental income for locals, it carries inherent risks in areas where historical military activity may have occurred. It is advised that anyone who encounters suspicious metallic or spherical objects in the wilderness should immediately retreat and contact local authorities rather than attempting to disturb or clear the area themselves. The origin of the grenade remains under investigation by provincial police.
