Massive Rockfall in Phatthalung Following Four Days of Heavy Rain

According to a report from Khaosod Online Thailand, a massive four-ton rock detached from a cliff face in Phatthalung province on November 10, 2026, following four days of continuous heavy rainfall. The boulder plummeted from a height of approximately 400 meters at the Phu Phlu mountain area within the Chai Buri Old Town Forest Park. The rock landed just six meters away from a private residence, narrowly avoiding a direct impact that could have destroyed the home. Local authorities, including park officials and community leaders, inspected the site immediately following the incident. Phatthalung Governor Sujin Wajakit has confirmed the event and noted that the heavy rains have caused significant water accumulation in mountainous areas across several districts, including Kong Ra, Si Nakharin, Tamot, Pa Bon, and Si Banphot. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued warnings for residents living near the Banthat mountain range to remain vigilant against potential flash floods and landslides. While officials are currently monitoring the situation to provide timely alerts, residents and visitors in these areas are advised to exercise extreme caution during periods of heavy precipitation. It remains to be confirmed if further geological instability exists in the area, as authorities continue to assess the risks posed by the saturated terrain.