Trat: A powerful storm wreaked havoc in Trat Province, bringing down a 70-year-old banyan tree and causing destruction to nearby houses and shops. The storm left a trail of chaos, forcing residents to seek safety. One resident, a 43-year-old woman, narrowly escaped her collapsing home by crawling to safety.
According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place near Yai La Bridge on Tha Ruea Chang Road in Tambon Bang Phra, Amphoe Mueang. The fallen banyan tree obliterated structures along the roadside, leaving a tangled mass of branches in its wake. Trat Municipality officials have mobilized efforts to clear the debris, a task expected to extend over two days due to the sheer size and complexity of the tree. The operation involves multiple units and the use of cranes and chainsaws to manage the extensive network of branches.
Ms. Yuwadi, one of the affected residents, recounted the harrowing experience. At midnight on June 3, she was at home when the storm struck. Hearing a loud crash, she realized a tree had fallen on her house, completely destroying it. She managed to crawl out to escape unharmed. Previously, her home had suffered minor damage from falling branches, but this storm brought unprecedented destruction.
In another incident in Nonthaburi Province, a wooden house with a zinc roof collapsed into the Chao Phraya River. Mrs. Song, the 69-year-old homeowner, sustained injuries to her left arm and tendons. Medical examinations revealed no broken bones, and she received initial treatment to stabilize her condition.
Ms. Song explained that she was organizing belongings to protect them from the rain when her house suddenly collapsed. Trapped inside, she was rescued by nearby villagers and her brother. With her home now uninhabitable, she is staying with her brother and hopes for assistance from relevant agencies.