THAILAND-CAMBODIA BORDER

The Thailand-Cambodia border was surveyed between November 2000 and January 2001, in collaboration with civilian and military authorities. A total of 816 communities were visited and 3,200 people were interviewed. The Thailand Landmine Impact survey found that twenty-four (24) districts in seven (7) provinces were affected by landmines or unexploded ordnance (UXO): Trad, Chantaburi, Sa Kaeo, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Along the Thailand-Cambodia border, Si Saket and Sa Kaeo provinces are the most highly affected provinces. 297 communities with a population of 216,000 reported social-economic impacts.

A total of 2,605 victims were recorded. 195 people were reported injured during the last 24 months. Most victims were adult men, mostly farmers. The main activity leading to accidents was using the resources in the forest along the border or cultivating land.

Most areas contaminated by landmines and UXO are located near the border with Cambodia. High-density minefields are found near the border. Low-risk areas extend further inland in some areas. The extent of mine contamination within forest was difficult to record. A total of 473 dangerous areas were reported. The affected areas are mainly forest areas or cultivated areas.