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A home renovation in Nonthaburi caused alarm after a woman discovered live mortar shells hidden under a bed, prompting an urgent police and bomb disposal response. The discovery led to the evacuation and securing of the property while specialists confirmed the explosives were still capable of detonation.

The incident occurred at a two-storey detached house in Soi Pibulsongkram 22, Moo 10, Talat Khwan subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi district, Nonthaburi province. Police from Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station were alerted after renovation workers found suspicious objects while dismantling a bed inside the house.

Officers led by Pol Lt Col Thorathip Pengkham, an investigation inspector, and Pol Lt Col Thitipakorn Kumpanin, an inquiry inspector, attended the scene along with Nonthaburi’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. The homeowner, identified only as Ms A, aged 53, declined to give an interview but confirmed the items were discovered beneath her late father’s bed.

Initial checks identified the objects as two live 60mm mortar shells with high destructive capability, both still in usable condition. Ms A told police she had been unaware of their presence and believed they had been kept by her father, a former Royal Thai Navy officer who had since died and may have been stored there for more than 10 years.

EOD officers used a plastic container filled with sand to safely secure the shells and to minimise risk. The operation took nearly one hour before the explosives were removed from the property without incident.

Pol Lt Col Thorathip said police were notified via the station’s radio centre after a woman reported finding explosive devices in her home. He confirmed the shells were discovered by renovation workers and that the homeowner had no prior knowledge they were there, estimating they had been stored for around nine to 10 years.

After securing the scene, the EOD unit seized the mortar shells as evidence and transferred them for further examination. The devices were sent to the Ordnance Division of the Logistics Support Office at the Royal Thai Police headquarters for detailed verification of their type and condition.

Amarin reported that authorities said no injuries were reported and no charges have been announced, as investigators continue to determine the origin and history of the explosives.

Key Takeaways

• Two live 60mm mortar shells were found under a bed during a home renovation in Nonthaburi.

• Police believe the explosives belonged to the homeowner’s late father, a former naval officer.

• The devices were safely removed by EOD officers and sent for further examination.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thaitabloid 2026-01-27

 

 

One must assume they never cleaned under the bed for 10 years. That´s almost a bigger risk and health hazard then the two explosives. 😂

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

One must assume they never cleaned under the bed for 10 years. That´s almost a bigger risk and health hazard then the two explosives. 😂

I can imagine bending over and blind sweeping with a broom under the bed... and then maybe a boom? or two?

6 hours ago, Emdog said:

I can imagine bending over and blind sweeping with a broom under the bed... and then maybe a boom? or two?

Yep, but at least they would have been discovered a little bit earlier, and talk about a total clean-up. 😂

On 1/27/2026 at 8:49 AM, Gottfrid said:

One must assume they never cleaned under the bed for 10 years. That´s almost a bigger risk and health hazard then the two explosives. 😂

That was my first thought too. But I have seen bed frames here where you can't get under the bed even if you take the mattress off.

Heck of a retirement present from the Navy for the father.

Lucky ol' bag!

I only find dust bunnies under the bed.

...Not Very Comforting Considering They Were Never Missed...(?)

Looks like two M49A2 mortar rounds. Also appears that the safety clip is still on them.

1 minute ago, SOTIRIOS said:

...Not Very Comforting Considering They Were Never Missed...(?)

As a Royal Thai Navy Officer, he may have had the authority to certify that they had been fired from a mortar.

Although, I am wondering if Royal Thai Navy would have a 60mm mortar tube.

Gives a whole new meaning to the post sexual activity question, "And did the Earth move for you Darling"

A new slant on did the earth move for you?

9 hours ago, rwill said:

That was my first thought too. But I have seen bed frames here where you can't get under the bed even if you take the mattress off.

Yes, they are most common. We have that too, but still take away everything every 3 months to get all dust away.