Temple Wall Collapses in Chonburi Following Heavy Rainfall

On September 24, 2026, a 50-meter-long wall at Wat Khlong Yai in the Nong Irun sub-district of Ban Bueng, Chonburi, collapsed following hours of heavy, continuous rainfall. According to Khaosod Online, the saturated soil could no longer support the 1.5-meter-high structure, which was situated on elevated ground above a local residential alley.

The collapse caused significant damage, crushing a motorcycle parking shelter, destroying one motorcycle, and damaging hundreds of niches containing ancestral ashes embedded within the wall. Local officials, including sub-district administrative organization member Pavitch Tevapradab and the village head, arrived on-site to assess the damage and coordinate the temporary relocation of the affected remains to a temple dormitory.

For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the risks associated with soil saturation and structural instability during Thailand’s intense monsoon season. While the immediate area has been secured, authorities are continuing to monitor the site for further instability. It remains to be confirmed how long the restoration process for the wall and the memorial niches will take, and whether other sections of the temple perimeter are at risk of similar failure. Visitors are advised to exercise caution when traveling near older masonry structures during periods of heavy rain.