Nonthaburi, Related agencies Inspect the scene The embankment protection dam in front of Choeng Len Temple collapsed. It is more than 70 meters long. It is believed to be caused by water erosion. Mr. Sutee Thongyam, Governor of Nonthaburi Province with officials from the Royal Irrigation Department Went to the area to inspect the problem of the dam protecting the river bank. The area in front of Choeng Len Temple, Tha It Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, collapsed into the Chao Phraya River, with the Governor of Nonthaburi saying that initially he would inspect the remaining dam area. Including the pontoon area next to the dam. By this dam Construction began in 2020 and was completed approximately 2 years ago. As far as information from the abbot is known, the water in this area is strong. cause a vortex and the erosion was more severe than other places. As for the cause, we will have to wait for the Royal Irrigation Department. Speed ??up the process. Ready to help find a solution to be ready in time for the flooding this September. Previously, there was the area of ??Pratunam Khlong Bang Kruai. low water level and is in the process of filling in soil behind the dam. causing the dam to collapse in the same way Please quickly send someone to survey the work site to inspect the remaining parts. To build confidence for the people Mr. Songsit Sukpanich, Director of the Medium Irrigation Department Office No. 11, said that the preliminary cause It is likely caused by whirlpools and low water levels. As for the internal structure, an inspection was carried out before accepting the work and it was found to be in accordance with the normal pattern. and is still in the process of submitting some work The entire contract has not yet been delivered. After this, we will investigate and find a solution as soon as possible. Villagers in the area gave information that previously there had been an incident where a dam to block the river bank collapsed in the area of ??Wat Tha It. In the past, Phrakru Nont hakhunpipat Abbot of Wat Choeng Len Try to request if the contractor can be changed or not. Because they feel that their work is not as secure as it should be. And from the need is to build a dam to prevent flooding. Because of fear of repeating the situation of 2011, but since the construction began until now, it has been found that it is only a dam to block the river bank. Source: Thai News Agency