A police training instructor was injured in an explosion while explosive materials were being moved at Rama VI Camp on 22 May. The incident happened during the morning, prompting an official statement from the 1st Division of the Special Training Command at Rama VI Camp.
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The camp said it deeply regretted the explosion involving training explosives and confirmed that the injured officer was not a member of Rama VI Camp personnel. According to the statement, the injured man was a police officer serving as an instructor who had been carrying out duties in the area at the time of the blast.
Officials said the officer initially received treatment at Hua Hin Hospital following the explosion. Authorities are now coordinating his urgent transfer to Police General Hospital for further medical care.
The statement was issued to prevent misunderstanding surrounding the incident and to clarify the status of the injured officer. Rama VI Camp stressed that the officer was attached to training duties in the area but was not under the camp’s command structure.
The announcement did not provide further details about the type of explosives involved, the exact circumstances leading to the blast, or the severity of the injuries sustained. No additional casualties or damage were mentioned in the statement.
Rama VI Camp said it would continue to support the injured officer during his treatment. The camp also expressed hope that his recovery would proceed successfully.
The incident has drawn attention due to the risks associated with handling training explosives and the importance of safety procedures during transport and training operations. However, officials have not yet released information about any investigation or review into the cause of the explosion.
Matichon reported that authorities are expected to continue coordinating medical treatment and gathering information about the incident. Further updates may be released once additional details are confirmed by the relevant agencies.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Matichon 23 May 2026
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