Seven Sinkholes Force Emergency Measures in Khon Kaen

Seven Sinkholes Force Emergency Measures in Khon Kaen

Seven sinkholes measuring approximately four to five metres deep have appeared in Ban Wang Charoen in Khon Kaen’s Phu Pha Man district. Geologists said fractures within underground rock layers caused the soil to collapse and create cavities beneath the surface. Some residents questioned whether operations at a nearby stone quarry may have contributed to the damage, although officials pointed to natural geological activity. Provincial authorities are preparing to designate the area a disaster zone, allowing affected residents and farmers to apply for compensation. Locals have been told to avoid cracked farmland, watch for air bubbles escaping from the ground and immediately report suspected collapses.