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Residents of Mae Hong Son were shocked to find six large sinkholes appeared in Khun Yuam district, with authorities suspecting they were caused by a recent earthquake. The district chief has ordered locals to stay away from the affected area.

 

At 10:00 on 31 March, Narongpat Naktharap, the district chief of Khun Yuam, received reports of multiple sinkholes in agricultural land near Ban Mae Surin, Village 3, Khun Yuam subdistrict, Mae Hong Son province.

 

Local administrative officials and district officers were dispatched to inspect the site, where they discovered six sinkholes of varying sizes, two large ones and four smaller ones. Authorities have cordoned off the area to prevent farmers and residents from entering for safety reasons. Further investigations are ongoing to assess the full extent of the situation.

 

The sudden appearance of the sinkholes has left the residents of Ban Mae Surin deeply concerned. Many believe the phenomenon is linked to the 28 March earthquake in Myanmar, which also caused structural damage in parts of Thailand. In addition to the major tremor in Myanmar, several smaller earthquakes have been recorded in Mae Hong Son province itself, potentially contributing to the ground collapse.

 

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely while advising the public to remain cautious in the affected areas.

 

-- 2025-04-01