Seven giant sinkholes open up in Khon Kaen farmland
KHON KAEN — Seven large sinkholes have emerged in farmland in Phu Pha Man district, Khon Kaen province, alarming local residents and prompting authorities to investigate the cause. The sinkholes were reported on 4 August 2026 in Ban Wang Charoen, Village 2, Huai Muang subdistrict, in an agricultural area used by local residents. An initial […] The post Seven giant sinkholes open up in Khon Kaen…
Khon Kaen province, Thailand, experienced the emergence of seven large sinkholes in the farmland of Phu Pha Man district's Huai Muang subdistrict on 4 August 2026, sparking alarm among local residents. The sinkholes were discovered in Ban Wang Charoen, Village 2, in an area where agricultural activities are prevalent. Initial assessments indicated that each sinkhole was considerable in size and depth, with indications that the affected zones might continue to grow.
This incident has raised concerns among residents, who are apprehensive about potential further ground collapses in the vicinity.
In response to the situation, Phu Pha Man district chief Siwakorn Mitrat tasked senior district official Prachuap Chitkhum, along with Khompet Kornsing, the chief executive of the Huai Muang Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, and community leaders, to conduct an inspection of the site. The affected area is located approximately 12 kilometres away from Phu Pha Man cliff and the district centre.
Authorities have reassured the public that tourist attractions in the region have not been impacted by the sinkholes and are operating safely. The inspection process is ongoing, with officials diligently assessing the situation.
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