Phatthalung mountain collapse prompts evacuation

Khaosod•Society•10m ago

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Giant rocks weighing 30-50 tons collapsed into a palm plantation in Phatthalung province on November 13, 2026.

•Over 10 large rocks weighing 30-50 tons fell into a palm plantation in Chai Buri Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District.
•The incident occurred at approximately 06:00 on November 13, 2026, following continuous rain.
•Three households near the site were asked to evacuate temporarily due to the risk of further collapses.
•This was the second collapse in the area, with a previous incident occurring on November 11.

•Rocks fell at approximately 06:00 on November 13, 2026, following a previous rockfall on November 11.
•Sathit Makchit and officials attribute the collapse to limestone erosion and rock layer deterioration caused by heavy rain and tree roots.
•More than 10 rocks weighing 30-50 tons damaged agricultural land, with some falling 2-3 meters from houses, though no injuries or deaths were reported.
•Sathit Makchit, Chai Buri Subdistrict Administrative Organization, and Phatthalung Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation cordoned off the danger zone.
•Officials warned the public to strictly avoid the foothills due to ongoing rain and the presence of 2-3 remaining unstable large rocks.
•Residents are panicked because a previous collapse at Khao Mueang Chai Buri 5-6 years ago resulted in the death of one forest monk.
•Chai Buri Subdistrict Administrative Organization used drones for survey and coordinated with Geological Office Region 4 to evaluate rock structure risks.

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Phatthalung(พัทลุง)ℹ️

The province where the mountain collapse occurred.

Chai Buri Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District(ต.ชัยบุรี อ.เมืองพัทลุง)

The specific location of the rockfall in Phatthalung.

Khao Mueang Chai Buri(เขาเมืองชัยบุรี)

The mountain range where a fatal rockfall occurred 5-6 years ago.

Sathit Makchit(นายสาธิต มากชิต)

Head of the Mueang Kao Chai Buri Forest Park who inspected the collapse site.

Mueang Kao Chai Buri Forest Park(วนอุทยานเมืองเก่าชัยบุรี)

The organization headed by Sathit Makchit that responded to the incident.

Chai Buri Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.ชัยบุรี)

The local government body that inspected the site and used drones for surveys.

Phatthalung Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(สำนักงานป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัยจังหวัดพัทลุง)

The provincial agency that assisted in inspecting the disaster area.

Geological Office Region 4(สำนักงานธรณีวิทยา เขต 4)

The agency requested to provide experts for rock structure assessment.