Safety
Bangkok Authorities Clarify Cause of Mysterious Street Water Eruption
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has confirmed that a recent incident involving water erupting from a street in Phra Nakhon was caused by old infrastructure, not a gas leak.
Following public concern regarding a mysterious eruption of water from a street surface in the Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has provided an official explanation. According to reports from Matichon Online, authorities investigated the site after initial fears suggested a potential gas leak.
Governor Chadchart clarified that the incident was not related to gas infrastructure. Instead, the investigation revealed that the eruption was caused by asphalt being used to seal an old water pipe access point. This blockage created internal pressure, eventually forcing water to burst through the surface. District officials have since moved to drill proper drainage holes to alleviate the pressure and prevent further occurrences.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing maintenance challenges facing Bangkok’s aging underground utility networks. While the immediate safety concern regarding a gas leak has been dismissed, the event highlights the importance of infrastructure monitoring in high-traffic urban zones. At this time, authorities are continuing to inspect the surrounding area to ensure that no other sealed pipes pose a similar risk of pressure buildup. No further disruptions to local traffic or public services have been reported following the corrective measures taken by the Phra Nakhon district office.