Myanmar airstrikes hit base opposite Mae Sam Laep, damaging Thai buildings
MAE HONG SON — 31 October 2026, Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs on a resistance base opposite Mae Sam Laep village in Mae Sariang district on Saturday evening, causing explosions powerful enough to shatter windows and damage buildings on the Thai side of the Salween River. The incident occurred at around 19:00 on 31 […] The post Myanmar airstrikes hit base opposite Mae Sam Laep,…
On 31 October 2026, Myanmar military aircraft launched two bomb strikes against a resistance base located opposite Mae Sam Laep village in Mae Sariang district, Thailand. The explosions, powerful enough to shatter windows, inflicted damage on Thai buildings and infrastructure on the Salween River's Thai side.
Around 19:00 on that Saturday evening, Mae Sam Laep Subdistrict Administrative Organisation chief Phongpipat Meebenjamas and local officials were supervising the construction of a riverside viewpoint along the Salween River when the attack unfolded. A Myanmar military aircraft flew over the area and dropped the bombs on the Saw Lae Tha base, opposite Mae Sam Laep pier. The blast forced Phongpipat and nearby residents to seek shelter in a safe area.
Phongpipat had previously received an alert from Thai military personnel warning of potential airstrikes. Despite this warning, the bombs struck the opposite riverbank before they could take further action. The explosions produced flames and smoke, which crossed the river into Thailand. The shockwaves caused window panes and door panes to shatter, and damaged the ceiling in nearby buildings.
Boats docked at Mae Sam Laep pier were still being evaluated for their condition following the attack. A team from Sob Moei District Volunteer Defence Corps, Unit 7 (Huai Kong Kad team), and Rangers Company 3608, based in Mae Sam Laep, along with local officials, conducted an initial inspection of the damage. They found that the Mae Sam Laep Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital had four shattered window and door panes, with part of its ceiling collapsed.
The Salawin Conference Building, operated by the Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, suffered damage to two door panes. One window pane was shattered, and part of the ceiling collapsed at the Mae Sam Laep village church.
Officials stated that a comprehensive inspection of the local school and residential properties would be carried out on Sunday to determine the full extent of the damage and facilitate any necessary assistance within their jurisdiction.
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