Khon Kaen Road Collapse Reveals Underground Voids From Drainage Work
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In Khon Kaen, a road collapsed in Soi Pracharak, Ban Kam Hai, Moo 10, Tambon Ban Ped, Mueang District, at 1:30 PM on October 29, 2026, causing a six-wheel truck carrying soil to plunge into a hole over one meter deep. Inspection revealed a two-kilometer drainage pipe construction project from the Khon Kaen School for the Blind to Nong Krod Swamp, using both round and square pipes laid in parallel.
Mr. Chalad, 81, a local resident, said the road has been constructed twice. The first time drainage pipes were laid and covered with concrete. Most recently, two to three months ago, asphalt was laid over the road again. The drainage pipe project has been ongoing for over a year, but it is unclear whether it belongs to the Ban Ped Subdistrict Municipality or the Khon Kaen Provincial Public Works Office.
Another resident (name withheld) said the ground beneath their homes has been hollow and settling frequently since the drainage construction began. They placed cones to prevent people or vehicles from falling in. They observed that soil was brought in to fill but not compacted before concrete was poured, raising concerns this caused the ground to collapse. Residents now fear the ground under their homes will also subside, affecting house pillars and structures. They want relevant agencies to inspect the road structure and drainage system to ensure safety for local residents.
