Fatal Accident in Sam Phran Coconut Orchard Following Embankment Collapse
A 50-year-old man died after being trapped under a tree in a flooded coconut orchard in Nakhon Pathom following a dike failure.
On October 30, 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, where a 50-year-old man identified as Mr. Sanit lost his life. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the incident took place in a nine-rai coconut orchard that became severely flooded after a high tide caused a protective earthen embankment to collapse. The breach, measuring approximately six meters wide, allowed a massive volume of water to surge into the property, creating dangerous, fast-moving currents. Local authorities, including police from the Sam Phran station and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, were dispatched to the scene. Due to the depth of the floodwaters, which reached nearly three meters in some areas, rescue teams had to navigate by boat for over 100 meters to reach the site. After an extensive underwater search, rescuers discovered the victim pinned beneath a tree that had been uprooted or displaced by the flooding. It took approximately 20 minutes to recover the body from the submerged area. This event highlights the significant risks posed by seasonal flooding and infrastructure instability in low-lying agricultural areas. Residents and visitors in the region are advised to exercise extreme caution near water barriers during periods of high tide or heavy rainfall. Further investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the structural failure.
