Lampang: The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has issued a second statement concerning the recent landslide at the Mae Moh Mine dump site. The landslide, triggered by continuous rain from October 31 to November 4, resulted in significant soil movement. EGAT assured that the incident will not impact the surrounding communities or disrupt the electricity supply in the northern region.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suchart Tunkaew, Assistant Governor of Mae Moh Mine (CHM), provided an update on the situation, indicating that real-time soil movement monitoring systems detected abnormal movement at the south-west side of the dump site (SW Dump). As a precaution, EGAT Mae Moh instructed the contractor to halt soil-spreading activities on October 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM, and machinery has since been removed from the area.
The landslide, which was observed on November 4, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., caused damage to the contractor’s office building and some property, though no injuries or fatalities occurred. The affected area spans 1 square kilometer, and a survey is ongoing. Preliminary investigations suggest that continuous rainfall from October 31 to November 4 contributed to the soil movement and eventual landslide.
The site of the incident falls within an area authorized by EGAT Mae Moh for mining and sand dumping activities. While the landslide had no impact on nearby communities or regional electricity supply, EGAT Mae Moh is conducting further data collection to ascertain the precise cause of the landslide.
Throughout the morning, various agencies, led by Mr. Patchara Simasathian, Deputy Governor of Lampang Province, inspected the site and initiated corrective measures. In the afternoon, a meeting was convened to brief regulatory bodies and ensure efficient and timely responses to the situation.