Bangkok: The Bangkok governor revealed the progress of the search for the worker who fell into the pile hole. Traces of a body were found underground, a smell and grease, but he was not yet sure. He continued digging. Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, visited the area to follow up on the search operation for workers who fell into a hole during the demolition of the original overpass piles in the construction area of Lan Luang Station, Orange Line Electric Train Project, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District.
According to Thai News Agency, the governor reported that the search team worked until approximately 2 a.m. last night. They found potential traces of the missing workers, including an unusual smell and grease, although confirmation is pending as further excavation is required. Initial probing with a steel rod revealed soil inconsistencies, suggesting a possible location of the workers.
The search faced setbacks due to a water pipe leak, which has since been repaired. To prevent collapse, steel plates are being used to stabilize the sliding soil. Currently, the excavation has reached a depth of about 9 meters, and further developments are anticipated today.