Chadchart visits leaking tunnel site with two district members

Matichon•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected a road subsidence site caused by a leak in the MRT Purple Line South construction tunnel.

•Chadchart Sittipunt inspected road subsidence on Prachathipok Road near Wongwian Yai on July 18.
•The subsidence was caused by water leaking into the lowest point of the MRT Purple Line South construction tunnel.
•District members Jirasek Wattanamongkol and Somchai Tempiboonkul joined the inspection to signal cooperation.
•The incident occurred one week prior to the July 18 inspection.

Overview

•On July 18 at approximately 10:30 AM, Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the road subsidence area on Prachathipok Road.
•Water leaked into the lowest point of the MRT Purple Line South construction tunnel, causing the outer soil layer to subside and affecting nearby buildings.
•Chadchart Sittipunt thanked the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority, and police officers for their cooperation.
•Chadchart Sittipunt mentioned that a Cell Broadcast project by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation helped notify the public about road closures in the area.
•Chadchart Sittipunt compared this incident to a more severe subsidence at Vajira Hospital on September 24, 2025, where soil flowed into the tunnel and a water pipe burst.
•Jirasek Wattanamongkol and Somchai Tempiboonkul shook hands during the inspection to symbolize cooperation in representing the people.
•Chadchart Sittipunt stated that the current situation has improved but requires further detailed inspection.

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Key Quotes

Chadchart Sittipunt

"I also thank the people for adjusting their plans. Currently, there is a Cell Broadcast project by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation that can notify incidents within a 10-kilometer radius."

ขอบคุณประชาชนด้วยที่ปรับแผน ตอนนี้มีโครงการทำ Cell Broadcast ของทาง กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย (ปภ.) สามารถแจ้งเหตุได้ในรัศมี 10 กิโลเมตร

Chadchart Sittipunt

"They love each other, so they help coordinate. Everything is fine for the people. Take a look at the traffic. Do your best. If there is anything, tell the representatives of the people. Both work well; both are capable."

รักกัน ก็ช่วยคอยประสานงานกัน เรียบร้อยดีนะประชาชน ดูเรื่องการจราจรหน่อย เต็มที่เลย มีอะไรก็บอกตัวแทนที่น้องประชาชน ทำงานดีทั้งคู่ เก่งทั้งคู่

Key Entities

Person

Chadchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️

The Governor of Bangkok.

Jirasek Wattanamongkol(จิรเสกข์ วัฒนมงคล)

A member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for Thon Buri district.

Somchai Tempiboonkul(สมชาย เต็มไพบูลย์กุล)

A member of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council for Khlong San district.

Organization

Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand(การรถไฟฟ้าขนส่งมวลชนแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The agency responsible for the MRT Purple Line South construction.

Metropolitan Waterworks Authority(การประปานครหลวง)ℹ️

The water utility agency coordinating on the site inspection.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(กรมป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

The agency implementing the Cell Broadcast project for incident notification.

Place

Prachathipok Road(ถนนประชาธิปก)ℹ️

The location of the road subsidence near Wongwian Yai.

Wongwian Yai(วงเวียนใหญ่)ℹ️

The area near the road subsidence on Prachathipok Road.

Vajira Hospital(โรงพยาบาลวชิรพยาบาล)ℹ️

The location of a severe subsidence incident occurring on September 24, 2025.

Thon Buri District(เขตธนบุรี)ℹ️

The district represented by Jirasek Wattanamongkol.

Khlong San District(เขตคลองสาน)ℹ️

The district represented by Somchai Tempiboonkul.