BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – Another sinkhole was found in Bangkok, the third incident to happen in a month. This time it is in the heart of the city on Phaya Thai Road in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC).
A 1-meter deep and 60-centimeter wide sinkhole was found on the road in front of the BACC, on the opposite of the Siam Discovery Center. Officials have rushed to the scene to find the cause of the collapse. No one was injured from the occurrence.
Authorities are facilitating the traffic in the area while the sinkhole is being inspected. People are suggested to avoid going into the area in order not to worsen the already congested traffic.
Earlier, a five-meter wide and 2-meter deep hole was found near the Thai-Belgian Bridge on March 18, and a 50-meter long sinkhole was found on a footpath on Rama III Road on April 2.
