Flash Floods Sever Road 1194 in Mae Sombun, Cutting Power and Communications

Key summary

On October 17, 2026, heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood that severely damaged Highway 1194 between Huay Pho Village and Mae Sam Laep Village, near the Mae Mad Bridge, in Mae Hong Son Province. The rushing mountain water eroded the road surface, causing it to collapse and leaving less than two meters of drivable width. Due to this critical condition, the Mae Sam Laep Subdistrict Administrative Organization has issued a strict warning prohibiting all motor vehicles from entering or exiting the route to prevent accidents and save lives. The Mae Sombun District Mayor, Pongpiphat Mibenchamap, confirmed that the disaster also caused a total blackout in Mae Sam Laep Village and completely severed all communication systems. Emergency coordination with the Mae Sombun Highway Section has been initiated to deploy personnel and machinery for urgent inspection and repairs, with further updates on restoration timelines pending completion of work.