Nang Rong woman mistakes breaking tiles for earthquake

Khaosod•Society•31m ago

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A resident in Nang Rong district initially feared an earthquake after floor tiles in her home suddenly cracked and popped up, but officials determined the cause was material degradation.

•The incident occurred on November 12, 2026 at 06:06 AM in Nang Rong district, Buriram province.
•Wannee Thongsuk, a 65-year-old municipal council member, reported loud noises and cracking floor tiles in her home.
•Local administration officials and Highway Police rescue workers inspected the site.
•The cause was identified as material degradation of floor tiles used for over 20 years in an old wooden house.

Overview

•On November 12, 2026, at 06:06 AM, Wannee Thongsuk heard two loud noises coming from the floor of her home.
•Wannee Thongsuk observed floor tiles in the middle of the house cracking and popping upward, leading her to fear a house collapse or an earthquake.
•Thanathornphon Khwaiphan and officials from the Nang Rong district administration and Buriram Highway Police rescue unit inspected the house in Wat Rong Man Tet community.
•Thanathornphon Khwaiphan stated the tiles had been used for over 20 years in an old wooden house, making material degradation the likely cause.
•Officials helped move tables and belongings away from the damaged area to prevent injuries from tile shards.
•Thanathornphon Khwaiphan advised Wannee Thongsuk to contact a professional technician for a detailed inspection and to install new tiles.

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Key Entities

Person

Wannee Thongsuk(นางวรรณี ทองสุข)

A 65-year-old member of the Nang Rong Town Municipal Council and the homeowner.

Thanathornphon Khwaiphan(นายธนธรณ์พล ไขว้พันธุ์)

The Security Deputy District Chief of Nang Rong District, Buriram Province.

Place

Nang Rong District(อำเภอนางรอง)ℹ️

A district in Buriram Province where the incident occurred.

Buriram Province(จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where the incident took place.

Wat Rong Man Tet Community(ชุมชนวัดร่องมันเทศ)

The community within Nang Rong Town Municipality where the house is located.

Organization

Nang Rong Town Municipality(เทศบาลเมืองนางรอง)

The municipal government entity in Nang Rong district.

Buriram Highway Police Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ภัยตำรวจทางหลวงบุรีรัมย์)

The rescue agency that assisted in the inspection of the property.