Falling Tree Injures Four Tourists at Ayutthaya Temple
A tree collapsed at Phra Si Sanphet Temple in Ayutthaya on August 16, injuring four tourists who were treated at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause and conducting safety inspections of the temple grounds.
At 12:30 p.m. on August 16, 2025, a tree fell within the grounds of Phra Si Sanphet Temple in Ayutthaya province, a major tourist attraction with continuous visitor traffic. The incident injured four tourists. The incident was reported via the JS100 Radio Facebook page, initially indicating that a tree within the temple grounds fell and struck visitors in the area, resulting in multiple injuries. Volunteer officials immediately inspected the area and provided emergency assistance to the injured. All four injured persons were transported to Ayutthaya Hospital for urgent treatment. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the tree's collapse and whether it was related to weather conditions or other factors. Officials are conducting inspections of the surrounding area to assess safety and prevent recurrence of such incidents. Further details about the incident and the conditions of the four tourists will be reported later.
