A section of the pavement beneath the elevated MRT Blue Line's Fai Chai station in Bangkok's Thonburi district collapsed yesterday at around 4 p.m., causing significant concern across social media. While no one was injured, the incident has spotlighted issues of public safety in a major urban area.

 

The collapse occurred near the Fai Chai intersection in the Bang Noi district. Officials acted swiftly, cordoning off the sinkhole and launching an urgent investigation to determine the cause of the incident. They have yet to release any findings.

 

Bangkok Noi district officials took to social media to update the public, posting both a photo and an alarming message on their official webpage.

 

The message read:

"Pavement collapsed!!!

Beneath the station at Fai Chai intersection,

All units get ready,

Public Works Department, district office,

Metropolitan Waterworks Authority and Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand."

 

In response, netizens quickly voiced their apprehensions. Comments ranged from expressions of fear to critiques of the infrastructure. Many people pointed out the potential hazards and criticised the general state of the infrastructure. Comments included, "Very dangerous," "It’s scary," and "Where else is the pavement going to collapse?"

 

One concerned user mentioned, "Sand and soil is going down the pipe," underlining the issue's severity and suggesting a possible cause related to erosion. Another noted, "Nearby canal is in a bad state, not difficult to see," indicating ongoing environmental degradation in the area.

 

As investigations continue, city officials are under pressure to address not only this specific incident but also broader concerns about infrastructure safety. Citizens remain anxious, waiting for tangible measures that will ensure their safety.

 

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous maintenance and inspection of public infrastructure, essential in preventing such occurrences in the future.

 

Picture: Courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-08-26

 

 

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I hope the elevated Blue Line has better foundations...

Thailand the Land Of Sinkholes. 

Father's company fixed road sinkhole.  Majority were located near pipes or poorly managed drainage.  The foundation with proper support material under surface needs to be the proper depth and material. Lastly they have compaction tester to determine ability of material to support weight.  

 

I just hope this is a learning experience and they improve the processes and inspections to reduce the chances of a serious collapse.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous maintenance and inspection of public infrastructure, essential in preventing such occurrences in the future.

 

 

 

100% confident Thais are on top of this.

 

 

 

Thats awful... where will the motorcyclists ride now ?

16 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Thats awful... where will the motorcyclists ride now ?

duhhhhhhhhhh     on the pedestian pavement ..

in the last  48 hours..

 tunnel collape..   Korat

 "car park "  landslide collapse ( Phuket )

now this section of road  in Bangkok again again again ..

Maybe the start of a new HUB