Four to five diners sustained minor injuries after the roof of a waterfront restaurant collapsed during strong winds in Samut Prakan on Saturday, July 11.
The incident occurred at about 6pm at a restaurant in Phra Samut Chedi district. The section that collapsed was a dining area extending over a fish and shrimp pond. The structure measured about six metres wide and 25 metres long. It was built with a wooden frame and topped with a thatched roof.
Video shared with Channel 7 by one of the customers showed restaurant staff lowering protective awnings around the seating area as strong winds intensified.
As conditions worsened, customers began leaving the dining area. However, the roof collapsed while several people were still trying to get to safety. Channel 7 reported that four to five customers suffered minor injuries in the incident.
One diner, who shared her experience on TikTok under the account @pockygie, said she was carrying her one year old daughter when the strong winds began.
She explained that the child’s grandmother recognised the danger and took the girl before quickly heading towards safety. According to the woman, the roof collapsed before they were able to leave the area completely.
The woman said she avoided being struck because she was standing beneath one of the roof’s support beams. After freeing herself from the collapsed structure, she searched for her mother and daughter, fearing they had fallen into the water.
She said restaurant employees immediately joined the search, with some staff entering the pond to look for them. The woman later found her mother and daughter safe nearby.
According to her account, the restaurant waived food bills for customers affected by the incident and encouraged anyone who required medical treatment to seek reimbursement from the business.
She also praised the restaurant owner and staff for their response, saying they acted quickly to assist customers and accepted responsibility for treatment costs.
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