The Thaiger
Three Myanmar nationals killed in Tak farm drone explosion
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A drone explosion near the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak killed three Myanmar chilli farm workers, including an 11 year old child, and seriously injured two others yesterday, June 2, after an explosive device reportedly crossed from Myanmar into Thailand.
Key facts
- A drone explosion near the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak killed three Myanmar chilli farm workers, including an 11 year old child, and seriously injured two others yesterday, June 2, after an explosive device reportedly crossed from Myanmar
- Officers from Phop Phra Police Station, soldiers, and security officials inspected a chilli farm near the Thai-Myanmar border in Wale subdistrict, Phop Phra district, Tak province, at 4pm.
- About 10 metres away, officers found one blast crater in the chilli farm.
- A 25 year old Myanmar woman who worked as a chilli picker died at the scene
Summary
Officers from Phop Phra Police Station, soldiers, and security officials inspected a chilli farm near the Thai-Myanmar border in Wale subdistrict, Phop Phra district, Tak province, at 4pm.
Police found a medium-sized explosive drone, similar to a glider, lying mostly intact beside a tree. About 10 metres away, officers found one blast crater in the chilli farm.