East Pattaya residents fear sinkhole could swallow up their homes
Residents of Soi Wat Boon Samphan in East Pattaya are living in fear as a massive sinkhole threatens to swallow their homes.
Locals of Soi Wat Boon Samphan 11, which connects to Soi Wat Boon Samphan 9, raised the alarm over severe erosion that has ravaged the road behind their village, fearing the worst is yet to come.
A visit to the area on Sunday, September 22, revealed a gaping sinkhole beneath the road, caused by relentless water erosion. Damaged drainage pipes have worsened the situation, allowing water to continuously undermine the soil.
What started as a minor hole has now become a significant hazard, with houses teetering just metres away from the danger zone. Locals are deeply concerned that heavy rainfall during the upcoming rainy season could lead to a catastrophic collapse.
In a desperate bid to address the crisis Nong Prue Municipality placed traffic cones to block access for large vehicles. Residents, however, are far from reassured, calling the measures inadequate.
“If the road collapses, our home will undoubtedly be affected,” one anxious resident said, adding that the issue was reported to the authorities long ago, but no substantial action was taken.
As fears mount, the community is urging the Nong Prue Municipality to step up before the situation spirals out of control, reported Pattaya Mail.
“With more rain expected, this could turn into a disaster,” warned another resident.
In related news, a sinkhole on Chaeng Watthana Road near the Ministry of Justice in Lak Si district caused significant traffic disruptions. Temporary steel plates have been placed to cover the affected area, and permanent repairs were scheduled at 10pm on August 2.
In other news, severe monsoon storms and heavy rains in June have led to significant erosion along Na Jomtien Beach, causing safety concerns for beachgoers and tourists.
