Oil Pipeline Leak on Rama III Contained, Official Says
Officials contained a minor oil seepage on Rama III Road's fuel pipeline, with experts confirming it can be sealed and low vapor levels posing minimal risk to residents.
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn reported on September 10 that the oil pipeline leak on Rama III Road has been brought under control and described it as minor seepage rather than a major rupture. The pipeline, operated by Bangchak Corporation and jointly owned by multiple companies, carries fuel between Don Mueang and Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya province. Officials located oil seepage at one point but found no large break, with a second location still under investigation.
Experts confirmed the leak can be sealed, and the pipeline has undergone regular inspections and quality checks over the past two years, though the cause of the seepage remains unclear pending further engineering assessment. Vapor measurements showed extremely low levels due to the minor nature of the leak. Ratchakitprakarn stated that Bangkok authorities, the Interior Ministry, and the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation have positioned emergency equipment including fire trucks and ambulances in the area and will monitor the situation closely. When asked if residents need to be evacuated, he said the decision rests with Bangkok's governor.
