Lampang: EGAT is expediting the recovery of the soil conveyor system at the Mae Moh mine to ensure electricity production and community safety remain unaffected. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is in active discussions with the contractor responsible for excavating and transporting soil and coal at the Mae Moh mine in Lampang Province. They are planning to restore the soil conveyor belt system within four months. The affected area, designated for mining and dumping operations, poses no threat to the nearby community.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Narin Paowanit, Governor of EGAT, stated during a site visit to the south-west dump at the Mae Moh Mine that EGAT is taking the incident seriously and is working swiftly to resolve the situation. During the visit, soil movement was observed in the affected area, leading to its closure for all parties to ensure safety and facilitate officials’ work. EGAT has initiated discussions with the contractor to repair the damaged soil conveyor system promptly, aiming to reinstate the system within four months to prevent disruptions in coal supply for power generation. Safety remains a top priority, with additional measures being taken to install water pumps at the Mae Moh-Huai Sai diversion canal, partially obstructed by the landslide, with completion expected within a week.

The landslide affected the temporary field office of the contractor company, encompassing an office building, machinery repair shop, and storage yard for materials and equipment. Despite the accident, the designated area for mining and dumping is approximately 5-6 kilometers from the nearest community, ensuring no impact on residents. No emergency state has been declared, and EGAT Mae Moh has arranged temporary office space for the contractor while installing additional monitoring equipment to track soil movement in real-time.