Buriram locals rally for repairs after 50 years of dismay

[snoop1130]

 

Residents of Kok Pho in Buriram expressed their dismay at the state of a dilapidated road that has been in a state of disrepair for over 50 years, causing numerous accidents and commuting a challenge. They urgently request relevant authorities to expedite road repairs.

 

Representatives from the villages of Kok Pho and Kok Ta Baek in the Isaan Khet district of Chalerm Phrakiat, Buriram, joined forces to voice their grievances. They staged a demonstration in the middle of the road between Teng Thong and Kok Ta Baek, which is a gravel road filled with potholes and stagnant water for approximately 500 metres.

 

The villagers have been enduring the hardship of commuting on this road for over 50 years without ever seeing any attempts at repairs. During the rainy season, the potholes fill with water making travel extremely difficult and accident-prone.

 

Hence, the villagers have united to file a complaint for the relevant authorities to inspect and undertake repair or construction of the said road to alleviate their suffering, reported KhaoSod.

 

One resident of Kok Ta Baek, 55 year old Phen Chinno, explained that the road connects several villages and leads to the areas of Chalerm Phrakiat and Nang Rong districts. However, its poor condition with potholes and water-filled ditches makes commuting very challenging, especially during the rainy season.

 

By Neill Fronde

Caption: A road in Buriram has gone without repair for 50 years, prompting protests from villagers. (via KhaoSod)

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/villagers-plead-for-urgent-repair-of-dangerous-50-year-old-road-in-buriram

 

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[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Residents of Kok Pho in Buriram expressed their dismay at the state of a dilapidated road that has been in a state of disrepair for over 50 years, causing numerous accidents and commuting a challenge. They urgently request relevant authorities to expedite road repairs.

Over 50 years?

[Muhendis]

I thought that was a picture of a small village lake.

Strange the local kamnan should pass up an opportunity to make a few bob.

Possible reason could be govt. money not forthcoming.

[brommers]

I bet these self same villagers all voted yet again for the Thaksin party, just like the last 3 decades. But wait, they will soon get 10 000 baht each in a digital wallet that they can use to pay for repairs themselves because after spending 560 billion thb on the giveaway the government will claim they have no funds left to fix that road.

[bradiston]

This is Bumjaithai heartland. Hopefully Anutin won't get the transport ministry or the deputy local community sub-committee vice chair caretaker.