Elderly Woman Rescued After Falling into 8-Meter Deep Pit in Buriram
A 71-year-old woman survived after falling into an 8-meter deep pit in a cassava field in Buriram province, where she was partially buried by a sand collapse.
On October 30, 2026, a 71-year-old woman identified as Thongkhun was rescued after falling into an 8-meter deep pit located in a cassava field in Nong Mai Ngam, Ban Kruat District, Buriram Province. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the victim fell into the narrow crevice and was subsequently trapped when sand and soil collapsed around her, burying her up to her neck. She remained trapped for over an hour, calling for help until she was discovered by locals. Local emergency responders, including the Nong Mai Ngam municipal rescue team, village security units, and community volunteers, launched an urgent operation to extract her from the deep, narrow hole. She was successfully rescued and survived the ordeal. This incident highlights the potential dangers posed by deep, unmarked excavations or natural sinkholes in rural agricultural areas. For residents and travelers, it serves as a reminder to exercise extreme caution when traversing uneven terrain or unfamiliar agricultural land, as ground stability can be unpredictable. While the victim survived, the exact cause of the pit's formation and whether it was a result of illegal excavation or natural geological activity remains to be confirmed by local authorities.
