Lightning Strike in Chiang Mai Leaves One Dead and 15 Injured
A severe lightning strike at a field hut in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai, has resulted in one fatality and 15 injuries following heavy rainfall.
On the evening of November 6, 2026, a tragic incident occurred in Ban Mai Phatthana Santi, Mae Na Chon sub-district, Mae Chaem district, Chiang Mai province. According to reports from Khaosod Online, a group of people seeking shelter from heavy rain in a field hut were struck by lightning. Local authorities, led by Mae Chaem District Chief Kriangsak Buntapuan, coordinated emergency rescue operations to assist the victims. While initial reports suggested a lower number of casualties, officials later confirmed that 15 individuals sustained injuries, with one person, identified as Mr. Chanthip, confirmed dead. The injured were transported to local hospitals for urgent medical treatment. This event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather conditions in rural Thailand, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. Travelers and residents in mountainous or open rural areas are advised to exercise extreme caution during storms and avoid seeking shelter in isolated structures that lack proper lightning protection. At this time, the full extent of the injuries for all 15 survivors remains under medical assessment, and authorities continue to monitor the situation as the recovery process for the injured proceeds.
