Buriram Floor Tiles Buckle, Resident Mistakes Noise for Earthquake
Floor tiles in a 65-year-old Buriram woman's home suddenly buckled and cracked with loud noises, prompting fears of an earthquake. District officials and rescue workers inspected the property and attributed the damage to material deterioration after more than 20 years of use. The homeowner is now planning repairs with a contractor.
In Nang Rong district, Buriram, a 65-year-old woman was startled when floor tiles in her home suddenly cracked and buckled with loud noises, leading her to fear an earthquake. District officials and highway police rescue units inspected the property and determined the tiles, which were over 20 years old, had deteriorated with age. The homeowner is now arranging for repairs.
On November 12, 2026, Nang Rong District Deputy Chief for Security Thanathornphol Khaiphan, along with municipal officials and Buriram Highway Police rescue personnel, investigated a house in the Wat Rong Manut community within Nang Rong municipality after receiving a report that floor tiles had mysteriously buckled and cracked, alarming the residents.
Inspection revealed tiles in the center of the house had cracked and buckled upward. The homeowner, 65-year-old Nang Rong municipal council member Warinee Thongsuk, said the incident occurred at 6:06 AM while she was inside. She heard two loud bangs from the floor and initially thought her son had fallen or something was wrong. Upon checking, she found the tiles in the central area had cracked and buckled, sparking fears the house was subsiding or that it was related to seismic activity. She quickly coordinated with officials for a safety inspection.
Warinee added the house is an old wooden structure and the floor tiles have been in use for more than 20 years. After officials inspected and advised her, she felt relieved and thanked all agencies for their prompt assistance. She plans to contact a contractor to inspect and repair the flooring.
Deputy Chief Thanathornphol stated that upon receiving the report, he brought municipal health volunteers and coordinated with Buriram Highway Police rescue to inspect the site due to concerns about possible structural issues or tremors. Preliminary findings indicate the house is an old wooden building with floor tiles exceeding 20 years of use, making material degradation the likely cause. However, he recommended the homeowner engage a qualified contractor for a detailed inspection and re-tiling. Officials also helped move furniture and items from the damaged area to prevent injuries from tile fragments.
