Bangkok Sinkhole Deepens, Puts Adjacent Buildings at Risk

Bangkok Sinkhole Deepens, Puts Adjacent Buildings at Risk

A large sinkhole on Samsen Road near Vajira Hospital and the Samsen Police Station has subsided further, intensifying structural danger to surrounding buildings. Ground collapse reportedly reached 30 × 30 m with depths up to 50 m, affecting vehicles, power poles, and utility lines. The area sits above the MRT Purple Line tunnel, where soil infiltration through weak points worsened the collapse. Recovery and vehicle removal efforts have been delayed for safety, while structural engineers assess damage to nearby infrastructure. Officials are also preparing for rainfall, which may exacerbate soil erosion and further destabilize the area.