Backhoe Driver Survives Landmine Blast While Building Border Road in Thailand-Cambodia
Naewna
Key summary
On October 24, 2026, a backhoe operated by driver Vorn Kamsee struck an anti-tank landmine while constructing a road between Chok Kbal Som and Chok Prik along the border fence markers 2–3. The explosion shattered the cab roof and windows but left driver Vorn unharmed except for temporary hearing loss from the blast noise. Construction team leader Songwan Kong Ngern, also known as 'Ajarn Pair', attributed the survival to a religious medal worn by the driver and affirmed that the team remains motivated to complete the road project to facilitate military access and protect national sovereignty.
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