Chao Phraya River Flood: House Collapse Injures Elderly Woman in Nonthaburi

Nonthaburi Flood: House Collapse Highlights Chao Phraya River Concerns Nonthaburi, Thailand – Rising water levels in the Chao Phraya River have prompted concerns among residents in Nonthaburi province, following a house collapse that injured a 67-year-old woman. The incident occurred this morning, June 3rd, 2025, in Soi Phiboon Songkhram 1, Tambon, Nonthaburi. The continuous water release from the Chao Phraya Dam, necessitated by recent heavy rainfall upstream, is causing a rapid increase in water levels, faster than in previous years. "The water rose much quicker than in past years," explained one resident near the scene. "We've been preparing, but the speed of the rise is alarming." The collapse of the single-story wooden house left the elderly woman with a broken arm. Local authorities and the Ruamkatanyu Foundation swiftly responded, transporting her to Phranangklao Hospital. The incident has heightened anxieties among other riverside residents, many of whom live in similarly precarious housing. They are now urging engineers and relevant authorities to assess the structural integrity of their homes to prevent further incidents. While water levels are currently 2 meters below the riverbank, the ongoing dam releases and the speed of the current pose a significant threat. The community hopes for a swift response and preventative measures to protect vulnerable residents.