Pagoda Spire Collapses at Chiang Mai Temple, No Injuries
The spire of the main pagoda at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Chiang Mai collapsed suddenly this morning with no injuries reported. Authorities have cordoned off the site and launched an investigation, with early suspicions pointing to structural weakening from recent heavy rainfall.
A sudden disaster struck Chiang Mai this morning at approximately 9:45 AM when the top of the main pagoda at Wat Mai Nong Hoi in Doi Lo district snapped off and collapsed with a tremendous roar. Witnesses described a massive dust cloud and loud noise at the moment of collapse. Luckily, the area was clear of visitors and monks, resulting in zero casualties. Authorities led by the Santisuk subdistrict chief immediately established a safety perimeter to keep residents and tourists away from the hazardous zone. Teams from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Fine Arts Department are rushing to the scene to evaluate structural integrity and determine the exact cause, though preliminary speculation points to accumulated rainwater adding weight to the ancient structure. The pagoda serves as a spiritual anchor for local devotees, and the incident has sparked an outpouring of shock and prayers across Thai social media.
