Abstract. This paper details the impact arising from the lateritic soil quarrying activity in many communities within the Songkhla province in Southern Thailand. The affected communities of Ban Khuan Chong, Ban Huay Oan and Ban Thung Don were selected as target areas for the study based on the suitability of their active quarry sizes and locations which are conspicuous on the aerial photographs of Google Maps, and where permission to collect data was forthcoming from the quarry operators. Assessments were made to determine the extent of impact on the communities in terms of the environment, people's health, and effects on transport infrastructure. Findings from the study are disseminated through a website featuring a database of quarry sites in the province, engineering properties of the soils therefrom, and details of impacts from various types of soil excavation. The website is designed to help promote responsible quarrying and optimize the use of lateritic soil for road building.