Storm topples tree, poles, blocks road in Sathon - Bangkok Post

Workers remove a fallen tree and toppled power poles along Suan Phlu Road in Sathon district after Monday's thunderstorm. (Photo: Sathon District Office) A thunderstorm and heavy rain struck down powerpoles and a large tree on Suan Phlu Road in Bangkok's Sathon district on Monday afternoon, disrupting traffic.

The section of road was closed about 2.50pm.

As of 4.25pm, about 70% of the cleanup had been completed, but the road remained closed, the Sathorn District Office reported.

No injuries or significant property damage were reported. (continues below)

Heavy thundershowers moved across Bangkok about 20 minutes before noon, with the strong winds causing trees to sway dangerously across the city.

Suan Phlu Road in Sathon runs south from South Sathon Road and is also known as Soi Sathon 3. It is lined with large trees and lush greenery.

A thunderstorm blurs the Bangkok skyline, as seen from the Bangkok Post Building in Khlong Toey district at 11.44am on Monday. (Photo: Bangkok Post)