Landslide Aftermath Haunts Phuket Community

[snoop1130]

 

PHUKET, Sept 24 (TNA) – August 23 marked one month since a devastating landslide from Nakkerd Hill buried homes and claimed 13 lives in the Karon district of Phuket. Residents and the affected area continue to bear the scars of this tragedy.

 

Despite a month having passed, the trauma remains a haunting reality for residents, especially during heavy rainfall.

 

Suthep Rodklaew, one of the victims whose home was destroyed, lost two family members in the disaster. Pointing at the remains of his home, he expressed uncertainty about how he would rebuild, as the government’s compensation of 20,000-30,000 baht is far from sufficient to cover the millions of baht needed for repairs.

Many other homes in the affected area, including rental houses and luxury villas, remain abandoned and damaged. This is partly due to the frequent rainfall and the perception of the area as unsafe.

 

Photo: Thai News Agency

 

Full story: Thai News Agency

-- 2024-09-24

 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Suthep Rodklaew, one of the victims whose home was destroyed, lost two family members in the disaster. Pointing at the remains of his home, he expressed uncertainty about how he would rebuild, as the government’s compensation of 20,000-30,000 baht is far from sufficient to cover the millions of baht needed for repairs.

Sue the temple owners.

[stoner]

Just now, hotchilli said:

Sue the temple owners.

 

better to just honk when going over the hill at the chinese temple for luck.