Two Young Workers Buried in Soil Collapse While Surveying Water Gate Construction Site; Friend Critically Injured
Two construction workers were killed when soil collapsed while they surveyed a water gate project trench in Thungsong District, Nakhon Si Thammarat on May 20; a third worker was critically injured in the incident.
A heartbreaking scene unfolded as three water gate construction workers descended to survey an excavated trench when soil suddenly collapsed and buried two of them fatally, while one survived with critical injuries.
At 4:00 PM on May 20, 2025, Deputy Commander Sompon Nitiphakdi of Thungsong Police Station in Nakhon Si Thammarat, along with investigation officers, doctors from Thungsong Hospital, and personnel from Siam Ruam Jai Por In Foundation, arrived to investigate the soil collapse at the Khuan Krot water gate construction project in Ban Nong Saeng, Khuan Krot Subdistrict, Thungsong District. Upon arrival, they found excavators and workers, with rescue units assisting in removing soil from the two victims' bodies. The remains were brought to the surface for autopsy. The deceased were identified as Watit, 21 years old, and Chulanthorn, 22 years old. Family members and relatives were present, their cries echoing throughout the site. The injured worker was transported to Thungsong Hospital earlier.
Investigation revealed that both victims were water gate construction workers. While machinery was operating, they and a coworker walked along an excavated trench to survey the pipe outlet area. A soil collapse occurred, burying both workers fatally, while their colleague survived but sustained severe injuries.
Authorities transported the victims to the hospital and initiated legal proceedings. The remains will be released to their families for religious rites.
