Bangsaen, Chonburi —
A scenic concrete platform that was being built over the sea in Bangsaen, Chonburi, collapsed and injured three workers on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024.
The incident occurred at around 6:00 PM at a restaurant on Soi 18 in the Saen Suk Municipality, Saen Suk sub-district, Mueang district, Chonburi. The workers were building a viewing platform that extended into the Bangsaen Sea when the beams of the platform gave way.
Three workers (two women and one man) were injured in the collapse. They were all taken to the Burapha University Hospital for treatment.
One of the women, Ms. Kamonchanok Somboon, 21, was trapped under the rubble for a short time before being rescued by other workers, locals, and rescue workers from the Tri Khun Tham Foundation. She suffered a leg injury and a laceration.
An initial police investigation found that the beams on the platform may have been overloaded or that the supports may have been inadequate.
The construction site has been temporarily closed while the investigation is ongoing. TPN notes that some people on social media were also questioning if the building of this platform on a beach could be encroaching on public land and were hoping relevant officials would investigate, as in Thailand all beaches belong to the public.
