Thai media outlets have confirmed that a kamikaze suicide drone belonging to the Myanmar military council crashed within Thai territory. The incident occurred on the morning of July 22 in a forested area approximately 5 kilometers from Ban Khun Mae Wae village in Tak province, Thailand. Thai military forces have retrieved the crashed drone and are conducting detailed investigations into the incident.
Initial examinations revealed that the unmanned kamikaze drone was equipped with gas cylinders and appears to be similar to the types previously used by the military council in attacks against Karen National Union (KNU) bases. According to Thai media analysis, the crashed suicide drone was likely intended for an attack on Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) positions when it presumably experienced technical difficulties and crashed within Thai territory. The incident highlights the military council’s increased use of drone warfare in border regions.
The military council has been increasingly deploying kamikaze drones in its operations against People’s Defense Forces and ethnic armed organizations. This incident demonstrates the intensification of military activities by the council in border areas, with analysts pointing out that this escalation could pose increased threats to civilians and local populations in these regions. The crash of the military drone in Thai territory also raises concerns about the potential for cross-border incidents and the broader implications for regional security.
