Deadly landslide strikes Chiang Mai village, 4 killed
Rescue teams race against time as rain hampers search for 5 still missing
Following a landslide which struck Pang Ung village in Chiang Mai’s Mae Chaem district in the early hours yesterday, another deadly mudslide killed four people, injured 15, and left five others missing in a village in the northern province.
The landslide, which struck at 2.50am yesterday, August 27, destroyed five homes and left one person dead. Over 10 people were injured and rushed to Khun Yuam and Mae Chaem hospitals for treatment. Emergency services responded swiftly, launching search and rescue operations. One remains missing.
The incident caused significant damage in the Mae Suk subdistrict, with the force of the landslide sweeping away buildings and debris.
In the evening, another landslide hit, with rescue teams scrambling to locate five missing people after a mudslide devastated parts of Mae Chaem district.
The disaster, triggered by torrential rain, swept through Ban Pang Ung and Ban Pang Ung Mai villages in the Mae Suek subdistrict. Over 100 houses were affected, with eight homes destroyed.
Chiang Mai Deputy Governor Siwakon Buaphong said that the flash floods and mudslide affected two villages, each with around 500 households and a population of 2,000.
“A large mass of water and mud flowed down from the mountain overnight, causing extensive damage and loss of life.”
Among the confirmed fatalities were two Shan individuals and two Thai villagers. Fifteen others sustained injuries, including two in serious condition. All five missing persons are believed to be Shan.
Following the disaster, provincial officials and local agencies rushed to the scene to survey the damage and assist survivors. Continuous rain has heightened the risk of further landslides, prompting an evacuation order for residents in at-risk areas.
Ban Pang Ung School has been converted into a temporary shelter, with more than 50 evacuees registered so far. Relief efforts are being coordinated by the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation, which has deployed machinery, water trucks, food supplies, and lighting equipment to the affected areas, reported Amarin TV.
Military personnel, foundation workers, and volunteers are helping clear debris and stabilise the area. The Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office is leading efforts to restore basic infrastructure.
Officials have urged locals to remain on alert as rain continues to fall across northern Thailand.
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