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Construction Accident in Rayong Leaves Worker in Critical Condition
A landslide at a road construction site in Rayong has left one worker in a coma, while two others escaped with minor injuries.
On August 4, 2026, a serious construction accident occurred on Sukhumvit Road in Rayong Province, near the Chao Pho Sai Thong shrine. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, three workers were inside a four-meter-deep trench performing cement work on drainage pipes when a pile of excavated soil collapsed into the hole.
Two male workers managed to escape the trench with minor injuries. However, a 38-year-old female worker was buried by the soil. Rescue teams from the Sawang Phon Kusol Rayong Foundation arrived at the scene to extract the victim, who required CPR before being rushed to Rayong Hospital in critical condition.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the inherent risks associated with ongoing infrastructure projects. While local observers have attributed the collapse to spiritual causes—suggesting that the construction team failed to perform traditional rites at the nearby shrine—the official investigation will likely focus on safety protocols and the stability of the excavated soil piles. At this time, the exact cause of the structural failure remains under investigation, and the medical status of the injured worker is pending further updates from hospital authorities.
Translated from Thai.
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