Lightning strikes 100-year-old Thai house 6 times, tiles shatter

Khaosod•Society•8d ago

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A century-old traditional Thai house suffered extensive damage after being struck by lightning six times during a severe thunderstorm.

•A 100-year-old Thai house in Ayutthaya was severely damaged by multiple lightning strikes.
•The incident occurred during heavy rain and thunderstorms on May 4, 2026.
•Four people inside the house escaped unharmed, though one son experienced temporary numbness and chest tightness.
•Damage included shattered tiles and structural issues at the gable end, with a possible contributing factor being a metal covering.

•Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms occurred in Bang Ban district, Ayutthaya.
•On May 4, 2026, around 15:00, lightning struck a Thai house multiple times.
•Lightning struck a 100-year-old Thai house six times.
•Shattered tiles resulted from the lightning strikes.
•The gable end of the house sustained structural damage.
•Electrical power went out in the entire house.
•One son experienced temporary arm numbness and chest tightness after standing near a power outlet and router.
•The owner speculated that a metal covering on the gable end might have attracted the lightning.

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Unknown Owner

"Not sure if it might be the cause to attract lightning."

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Thai Traditional House(บ้านทรงไทย)

A 100-year-old traditional Thai house located in M.1, Tambon Mahapram, Bang Ban District, Ayutthaya Province, which was struck by lightning.

M.1, Tambon Mahapram, Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province(ม.1 ต.มหาพราหมณ์ อ.บางบาล จ.พระนครศรีอยุธยา)

The location where the 100-year-old Thai house was struck by lightning.

M.4, Tambon Kobchao, Bang Ban District(หมู่ 4 ต.กบเจา อ.บางบาล)

An area in Bang Ban District where two houses were damaged by strong winds and rain.

Mr. Phiphat(นายพิพัฒน์)

The 62-year-old owner of the Thai traditional house that was struck by lightning.

Ms. Supak(น.ส.สุภัค)

The 52-year-old owner of a house in M.4, Tambon Kobchao, Bang Ban District, which was damaged by strong winds and rain.

Mr. Yodchai SriSaen(นายยอดชาย ศรีแสน)

The Chairman of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization of Kobchao, who ordered officials to survey damage and provide assistance.

Kobchao Subdistrict Administrative Organization(องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลกบเจา)

The local government body responsible for overseeing damage assessment and providing assistance in the affected areas of Bang Ban District.