70-Year-Old Man Rescued Following House Collapse in Samut Prakan

According to a report by Khaosod English, a 70-year-old man was rescued after his wooden house suddenly collapsed while he was sleeping. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, 18 September 2026, in a community located behind Wat Pa Ket School in the Song Khanong subdistrict of Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng district.

Local officials were alerted to the emergency at approximately 04:30. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to conduct rescue operations, successfully extracting the man from the wreckage.

For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the importance of structural integrity in older wooden dwellings, particularly during periods of heavy rain or seasonal weather shifts common in the region. While the man was rescued, the specific cause of the structural failure remains to be confirmed by local authorities. There has been no immediate information released regarding the man's current medical condition or the extent of the damage to surrounding properties. Residents living in older wooden structures are encouraged to remain vigilant regarding the maintenance of their homes.