Bangkok authorities said repair work on the massive sinkhole on Samsen Road is progressing on schedule, with concrete already poured into the collapsed area and sand infilling set to begin on Tuesday.
On Sunday morning, workers used a crane to remove debris from the hole in front of Vajira Hospital before cutting underground communication cables blocking the site. The next stage will see sand poured into the hole, including beneath the nearby Samsen Police Station, to stabilise the subsidence zone.
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn inspected the site on Sunday, assuring the public there were no obstacles to the repair plan. He said more than 10 monitoring cameras had been installed to track ground movement, with worker safety a top priority.
Vajira Hospital continues to operate as normal. Most patients arriving on Saturday were for special clinics, while authorities expect more than 3,000 outpatients to seek treatment on Monday.
