On July 13, 2022, Mr. Witchawut Jinto, Governor of Surat Thani, said that according to the meteorological department that there was an earthquake at 06.17 am (13 July 2022) in Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani Province. The earthquake was a size of 3.2, and a depth of 2 kilometres according to relevant agencies who have examined the occurrence and results of such earthquakes. Generally the people in Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District and nearby areas did not feel it and were not affected by damage whatsoever.
While Mr Chaovalit Wichira Prasert Director of Ratchaprapha Dam The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reported that at 6.17 a.m. on July 13, 2022, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District. Surat Thani Province away from Ratchaprapha Dam To the northwest about 21 km. The earthquake did not affect the stability of the Ratchaprapha Dam. including the power plants of EGAT according to the officials of the Ratchaprapha Dam. The dam condition has been inspected and found to be in stable condition. Officials told people to be confident in the safety of the dam and the stability of the Thai power system.
However, the Surat Thani Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Division has informed the relevant agencies to monitor and monitor the situation closely and prepare for emergency situations
Author: Editorial Staff
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