Elderly Couple Saved from Canal House Collapse in Pathum Thani

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An old couple was rescued after their house, situated along a canal in Pathum Thani, crumbled. The couple suffered minor injuries and were promptly carried to the hospital, accompanied by their dog, Pom.

 

The communication center of the Poh Teck Tung Foundation was alerted early in the morning today about a house falling into a canal with trapped people inside. The mishap occurred in Khlong Luang district, Pathum Thani province. Upon receipt of the information, rescue teams immediately hurried to the location.

 

On reaching the spot, they discovered a wooden house with a metal roof, which was part of a series of homes along the canal, had toppled into the water. Two older individuals were stuck inside, striving to get out. The couple, identified as Chuang Suksa, 65, and Charin Nimsane, 74, suffered minor injuries and were conveyed to Khlong Luang Hospital by the rescue squad of Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

 

Chuang recollected the events preceding the fall. He said that they were both resting when they heard the roof emitting a squeaky sound. Startled, they attempted to flee the house, but it suddenly crumbled. Luckily, they were not severely injured.

 

“We heard the roof making a noise while resting. We attempted to leave, but the house suddenly tumbled. We are fortunate to not be gravely injured.”

 

The rescue team helped the couple into the ambulance, where their dog, Pom, proceeded to follow them. Having been with the family for about 8-9 years, Pom refused to permit them to leave alone.

 

Every night, Pom sleeps in the house with Chuang and his wife, showing concern for their safety when the house crumbled. So the rescue team had to ensure Pom was safe before conveying the couple to the hospital.

 

“We've had Pom for about 8-9 years. He sleeps with us inside the house every night. Pom seemed troubled about us, so he needed to be secured by the rescue team before they could take us to the hospital.”

 

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-- 2024-08-20

 

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[Tropicalevo]

Good dog!

Glad the folk are OK but sad that they have lost their home.

[still kicking]

House? My garden shed looks stronger than that.

[nakhonandy]

15 hours ago, still kicking said:

House? My garden shed looks stronger than that.

It is amazing what some people have to live in.

[impulse]

On 8/21/2024 at 3:36 PM, nakhonandy said:

It is amazing what some people have to live in.

 

The very best that 300 baht a day can buy.

 

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