The Thai military discovered additional evidence at a Cambodian military base that was constructedencroachingon the Trat border, condemning Cambodia's use of "anti-personnel mines," which violate the Ottawa Convention and international humanitarian law.
On 11 February 2026, Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaipan, the Navy spokesman, revealed that on 10 February 2026, the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command conducted an operation to clear explosives and secure the area at the Taksin Phichit Phrai operation base. This location had previously been encroached upon by Cambodian forces establishing a military stronghold in Ban Nong Ree, Chamrak Subdistrict, Mueang District, Trat Province.
Upon inspection, three Cambodian military operation bases were found, connected by akulat trench,indicating clear establishment and use of the area as a military base. The unit was able to seize abandoned weapons (AXO) within the base, totaling four items:
- One set of 12.7 mm machine gun barrels and bipods
- 1,744 rounds of 12.7 mm machine gun ammunition
- 30 rounds of 75 mm recoilless rifle ammunition
- One RGD-5 hand grenade
Additionally, the unit discovered one MBV-78A2 anti-personnel fragmentation mine, which is highly significant evidence as it is a prohibited weapon under the Ottawa Convention and clearly violates international humanitarian law because it indiscriminately endangers civilians.
The Navy confirms that the use or placement of anti-personnel mines in the border area is not only a threat to civilian safety but also a violation of international obligations and undermines efforts to reduce tensions along the border.
The Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defense Command will continue to take appropriate actions concerning security, public safety, and coordination within legal and international frameworks.
