Massive Rockslide Blocks Road on Koh Phangan Amid Heavy Rainfall

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

Heavy rainfall on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani province, triggered a massive rockslide, causing a large boulder to block the road at Thong Nai Pan near the deer statue roundabout in Ban Tai sub-district. The incident, which occurred around 20:00 on December 14, left vehicles unable to pass but caused no injuries.

 

The rockslide also damaged utility infrastructure, snapping power poles and high-voltage cables in the area. Residents and tourists attempting to travel along the affected route were forced to walk past the blocked section to reach vehicles on the other side.

 

The Ban Tai Subdistrict Municipality has issued an announcement, urging caution and advising against non-essential travel on the Thong Nai Pan route. Officials from the municipality and the Provincial Electricity Authority are working to clear the road and restore normal conditions. Authorities warned that the saturated soil, combined with the mountainous terrain, increases the risk of further landslides.

 

Despite the disruption, officials confirmed that the Full Moon Party scheduled for the night of December 15 will proceed as planned.

 

The public is advised to stay updated and exercise caution when traveling in the area during ongoing heavy rainfall.

 

 

-- 2024-12-15

 

 

 

[JoePai]

Now that's going to take a bit of shifting

[Will B Good]

4 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Now that's going to take a bit of shifting

 

 

We had one 2 1/2 years ago.....they have recently completed all the repair work.....fortunately they managed to keep the road open.....the round trip would have not been fun.

[Will B Good]

That steel barrier saved the day.