Anti-tank explosive round found lodged in a tree in Buriram forest; EOD team clears area
BURIRAM — 11 August 2026, authorities inspected a suspicious object resembling a bomb after local residents in Ban Lam Nang Rong, Lam Nang Rong subdistrict, Non Din Daeng district, Buriram province, spotted it lodged in a tree inside the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary on 10 August. Residents alerted officials, prompting the Second Army Region to […] The post Anti-tank explosive round found lodged in…
Buriram — On 10 August, locals in Ban Lam Nang Rong noticed a suspicious object resembling a bomb lodged in a tree within Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary. This prompted authorities to investigate the suspicious item.
The Second Army Region ordered the military unit responsible for the area to inspect and identify the object. The object was confirmed to be a 105mm TK-M490A1 anti-tank explosive round.
To ensure safety, the unit instructed a cordon to be placed around the area, preventing unauthorized individuals from approaching the site. The Buriram Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was then coordinated to safely remove the munition.
On 11 August, the Buriram EOD team conducted the operation following safety protocols. The recovery operation was completed without incident, ensuring the safety of residents and preventing potential harm from the explosive device found in the wildlife sanctuary. Military personnel in the area adhered to their assigned procedures until the situation was resolved.
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