Safety
Man Found Deceased After Falling into Drainage Pipe Near Punnawithi BTS Station
A 32-year-old man has been confirmed dead after falling into a drainage pipe near the Punnawithi BTS station in Bangkok on September 18, 2026.
On the morning of September 18, 2026, emergency services in Bangkok responded to a fatal incident near the Punnawithi BTS station on Sukhumvit Road. According to reports from Khaosod Online and Matichon Online, authorities were alerted at approximately 7:04 a.m. that a 32-year-old man had fallen into a drainage pipe measuring two to three meters in depth.
Rescue teams from the Phra Khanong Fire and Rescue Station, supported by local police, initiated a search operation immediately upon arrival. By 8:58 a.m., the Rama 199 Radio Center confirmed that the victim’s body had been located within the pipe. The deceased was identified as a man named Pato.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the importance of remaining vigilant while navigating urban infrastructure, particularly in areas undergoing maintenance or where drainage covers may be compromised. While the immediate recovery operation has concluded, the specific circumstances leading to the fall remain under investigation by the Phra Khanong Police Station. No further details regarding the condition of the infrastructure or potential safety lapses have been officially confirmed at this time. Those frequenting the Sukhumvit area are advised to exercise caution near open utility access points.
