Tree Falls at Historic Ayutthaya Temple, Injuring Four Tourists
A large tree collapsed at Ayutthaya's historic Wat Phra Si Sanphet temple on Sunday, injuring four tourists during peak visiting hours. Authorities are investigating the cause while inspecting the temple grounds for safety hazards.
AYUTTHAYA — Four tourists were injured after a tree broke and fell within the grounds of Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The incident was reported at around 12:30, with the historic temple, a major tourist attraction, crowded with visitors at the time. JS100 Radio reported that a tree inside the temple grounds broke and fell, hitting tourists in the area and leaving several people injured. Volunteer responders rushed to the scene to assess the situation and provide first aid before transporting four injured tourists to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital for urgent medical treatment. Authorities were investigating what caused the tree to break, including whether weather conditions or other factors were involved. Officials were also inspecting the surrounding area to assess safety and prevent a similar incident from happening again.
