BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 13 (NNN-TNA) – The Thai Army is on a vigil watch over Thailand’s longest wooden bridge, the Mon (Uttamanusorn) Bridge, as continuous rain slashes through Thailand’s western province of Kanchanaburi.
Colonel Saratvuth Chaisith, commander of the 29th infantry regiment, based in the western province of Kanchanaburi, told media that, he has instructed his army, based in Kanchanaburi, to stay vigil, as the bridge may collapse under the force of strong currents in the Songkalia River, and a huge amount of debris piling up against the bridge’s structure.
The Thai Army has been using motor boats, troops and volunteers, to remove the debris, mostly tree branches and logs washed out of the jungle and restricting the flow of water under the bridge.
“The pressure of the water will increase and could force the wooden bridge to collapse, as in similar incident on July 28, 2013, when the midsection of the bridge collapsed,” said Colonel Saratvuth.
Located in Sangkhla Buri district of Kanchanaburi province, the Mon Bridge is a famous tourist attraction for both Thais and foreigners.– NNN-TNA
