RTA reaffirms authenticity of 'Cambodian landmines'

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) yesterday sparred with the director of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) over the authenticity of alleged Cambodian PMN-2 antipersonnel landmines displayed during an inspection event in Si Sa Ket province on Saturday.

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CMAC director Heng Ratana claimed the PMN-2 landmines on display were still fitted with safety pins, casting doubt on the notion that they were planted by Cambodia in the first place.

The de-mining group director argued that for a mine to trigger an explosion when stepped on, its safety pin must first be removed.

He suggested the display of landmines by the Thai military was aimed at misleading the delegations of journalists and diplomats at the event.