Friso Poldervaart on Instagram: "BREAKING: A massive sinkhole opened early this morning on Samsen Road near Vajira Hospital, causing the road surface to collapse and expand rapidly. A burst pipe and ongoing subway construction in the area are believed to have contributed to the incident. Evacuations were ordered near Vajira Hospital, with all traffic halted at Vajira Hospital Intersection, Sanghi Intersection, and surrounding roads, leading to severe congestion. Inbound traffic from Krung Thon B

In central Bangkok a large sinkhole 50-meters deep opened up near a hospital and police station. According to the Tai prime minister underground construction to a train line was the cause. No injuries were reported, according to Reuters.