Marine injured by landmine in Ban Sam Lang area, Trat
A Thai marine was seriously injured after stepping on a landmine while securing the Ban Sam Lang area in Trat’s Mueang district, with the Navy saying the device had been planted before Cambodian troops withdrew.
A marine securing the Ban Sam Lang area in Trat’s Mueang district was severely injured on Sunday morning after stepping on a landmine planted by Cambodian troops before they pulled out of the area.
The marine was identified as Petty Officer First Class Thirdpong Phomnanara. The blast occurred at 9.14am on Sunday.
The Navy said he belonged to a unit deployed to protect the area that was retaken from intruding Cambodian troops.
He suffered severe injuries to his right leg and was rushed to hospital.
Earlier, Cambodian troops intruded into Ban Nong Ree village in Chamrak subdistrict and built three fortified houses inside a compound, using them as a military base.
Navy ground troops have operated in the area since December 9 and secured it on December 17. The Navy previously said multiple landmines had been spotted around the area, and a cache of 16 mines was also found, apparently ready for deployment.
After the blast, Navy ground units rechecked the area to ensure safety.
