77-Year-Old Golfer Injured After Tree Branch Falls on Car in Ratchaburi

On August 3, 2026, a 77-year-old man was trapped inside his white Suzuki sedan after a large tree branch fell onto his vehicle near the entrance of a golf course at the Burachat Military Camp in Ratchaburi province. According to Khaosod Online, the incident occurred around 3:00 PM during a period of heavy rain and strong wind gusts.

Emergency responders from the Ratchaburi Municipality and local military units arrived at the scene to find two large branches pinning the vehicle. Rescue teams from the Pathom Borom Rachanusorn Foundation utilized hydraulic cutting equipment to extract the driver, a process that took over 30 minutes. The victim, who had been visiting the facility to play golf, sustained injuries to his back and neck, rendering him unable to move. He was subsequently transported to Ratchaburi Hospital for medical treatment.

For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the potential hazards posed by large trees during severe weather conditions in Thailand. While authorities have cleared the road to restore traffic flow, the structural integrity of trees along roadsides remains a concern during monsoon-like weather. It remains to be confirmed whether the tree had been previously identified as a hazard or if the incident was solely the result of extreme weather conditions.