The Department of Rural Roads clarifies the case of the "Bhumibol Bridge Pier Fire" and confirms the structure is safe, with damage not as severe as reported on social media.
Department of Rural Roads The Department of Rural Roads clarifies the case involving social media reports about a fire at a pier of the Bhumibol Bridge. These reports summarize the incident based on the account of a crane operator and mention issues such as the responsibility of child guardians, detention, estimated damage of about 15 million baht, daily rent of a 30-ton crane at 13,000 baht, and claim that approximately two-thirds of the concrete structure beneath the pier was damaged by the fire.
The Department of Rural Roads states that this information is based on hearsay and has not been verified or confirmed by official agencies. Preliminary engineering inspections found that only the concrete surface of the pier was partially damaged in the fire-affected areas. After removing the damaged concrete surface, the internal concrete still meets the designed compressive strength. This means the bridge structure remains stable, strong, and fully usable without affecting the safety of the public. Additionally, the perpetrator is currently undergoing legal proceedings by the relevant authorities, and no details have been disclosed. Regarding the damage cost and repair expenses, the Department confirms they are not as high as claimed on social media. A detailed damage assessment is underway, and repairs will be conducted promptly following engineering standards.
The Department of Rural Roads urges the public and interested parties to follow accurate information from official government sources to prevent misunderstandings and confirms it will provide updates once clear information becomes available.
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