A part of the Chao Phraya River embankment in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret district collapsed, sparking worry among locals and government officials. The collapse happened around 5:40 pm on June 9 and left concrete debris and exposed rebar in a 75 meters stretch. Phra Khru Nontakun Phiphat, the head monk of Wat Choeng Lane temple, reported the incident to the local administration at 6:40 pm.

 

The section of the embankment that collapsed was part of a construction project initiated in 2014 to prevent erosion of the riverbanks. However, the COVID-19 pandemic delayed its completion from February 2023. The embankment, consisting of the concrete edge, is 3.15 meters wide and 1.2 meters tall, with supporting piles going 21 meters deep.

 

Piles of soil, likely brought in by the water, was found on the riverbank. A digger was seen on site, suggesting that it might have been used for landscaping inside the embankment.

 

Phra Khru Nontakun Phiphat urged that the embankment needs to be stronger, regardless of the reasons for the collapse. He hopes that the new embankment planned by the Royal Irrigation Department will be sturdier.

 

Initial studies suggest that the collapse might have been caused by fluctuating water levels putting stress on the embankment, along with soil-filled structure. The authorities have asked for expert evaluation to ascertain the cause of the collapse.

 

A similar collapse occurred along another part of the Chao Phraya River embankment last month on May 12. It stretched over 70 meters and locals were equally worried, prompting authorities to carry out necessary checks along the river.

 

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-- 2024-06-10

 

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It is being reported in Thai media that this embankment construction only started in 2020, after delays and the point where it collapsed was only completed about 2 years ago.

 

The full construction was from, Wat Saeng Siritham to the edge of Choeng Len Temple, a total length of approximately 2,235 meters, and with a construction budget of 469,887,400 baht.

 

An inspection of the damage was carried out at 10:30, June 10, 2024, by Mr. Sutee Thongyam, Governor of Nonthaburi Province, Mr. Songsit Sukpanich, Director of the Medium Irrigation Office No. 11, Mr. Khom Phattharakulprasert Director of the Nonthaburi Provincial Buddhist Office, Mr. Preeda Chuetphudee, Tha It Subdistrict Administrative Organisation/Chula Ratchamontri Penit District, Mr. Phirom Chumchum, Pak Kret District Chief and Phrakru Nonthakhunpipat Abbot of Wat Choeng Len, and they have asked The Royal Irrigation Department to send a team of experts to investigate the cause of the collapse.

 

 

Edited June 10, 20242 yr by Georgealbert

Maintanance in Thailand is almost not done. It create jobs,saves money,is better for the enviroment and prevents problems. But this is Thailand where money disappears

14 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Maintanance in Thailand is almost not done. It create jobs,saves money,is better for the enviroment and prevents problems. But this is Thailand where money disappears

How can you maintain something that was not built properly in the first place?

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Phra Khru Nontakun Phiphat urged that the embankment needs to be stronger, regardless of the reasons for the collapse. He hopes that the new embankment planned by the Royal Irrigation Department will be sturdier.

And costlier?

9 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

How can you maintain something that was not built properly in the first place?

With luck

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

With luck

And a few rolls of duct tape.

On 6/10/2024 at 1:37 PM, Georgealbert said:

It is being reported in Thai media that this embankment construction only started in 2020, after delays and the point where it collapsed was only completed about 2 years ago.

 

The full construction was from, Wat Saeng Siritham to the edge of Choeng Len Temple, a total length of approximately 2,235 meters, and with a construction budget of 469,887,400 baht.

 

An inspection of the damage was carried out at 10:30, June 10, 2024, by Mr. Sutee Thongyam, Governor of Nonthaburi Province, Mr. Songsit Sukpanich, Director of the Medium Irrigation Office No. 11, Mr. Khom Phattharakulprasert Director of the Nonthaburi Provincial Buddhist Office, Mr. Preeda Chuetphudee, Tha It Subdistrict Administrative Organisation/Chula Ratchamontri Penit District, Mr. Phirom Chumchum, Pak Kret District Chief and Phrakru Nonthakhunpipat Abbot of Wat Choeng Len, and they have asked The Royal Irrigation Department to send a team of experts to investigate the cause of the collapse.

 

 

That don´t look like real concrete!

On 6/10/2024 at 4:53 PM, ikke1959 said:

Maintanance in Thailand is almost not done. It create jobs,saves money,is better for the enviroment and prevents problems. But this is Thailand where money disappears

 

i don't think maintenance is the issue here, lack of quality control more probably

4 hours ago, Captor said:

That don´t look like real concrete!

This picture is taken from a video of the walkway as it was disappearing into the river. Once the walkway had gone, the embankment behind it was washed away.

 

Edited June 11, 20242 yr by Georgealbert