Bangkok: Another road has collapsed in front of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority in the Yan Nawa District, with the ground sinking to a depth of approximately 1-2 meters. Initial investigations suggest that a broken water pipe beneath the road may have caused the incident.
According to Thai News Agency, officials, including the Bang Kho Laem District Director, have inspected the site near Thanon Tok. The collapse created a hole beneath the concrete road, causing the surface to sag over an area measuring approximately 26 meters in length and 9 meters in width. Additionally, a nearby 20-meter stretch of a private wall was damaged. Two lanes of traffic in front of the MEA have been closed, but authorities have confirmed that public use of the road remains unaffected, as it is situated at the end of Thanon Tok, posing no immediate concern for commuters.
Preliminary findings point to a broken underground water pipe as the cause of the collapse, allowing water to escape and undermine the ground's stability. Unlike the situation on Samsen Road, there is no electric train construction in the area; however, construction work is underway to bury power lines. Officials have announced plans to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the road collapse.