Worst Joke Ever 2024

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More than 200 vehicles were damaged after the Trang Municipality resurfaced a road with asphalt without putting up any warning signs. Many affected motorists have filed complaints, prompting the municipality to finally install warning signs and offer compensation.

 

The incident occurred during a road improvement project conducted by Trang Municipality on the parallel railway road (South). The contractor was awarded a budget of 6,030,000 baht for the project. On October 12, starting around 15:00, the contractor began applying asphalt over the entire road surface.

 

 

However, the resurfacing process was carried out without closing the road to traffic or providing any warning signs. Drivers, unaware of the fresh asphalt, continued using the road, which led to the asphalt sticking to the tyres of both cars and motorcycles. The sticky asphalt was flung up onto the undercarriage, wheel arches, and paintwork of the vehicles, causing damage to nearly 200 cars.

 

Many of the affected drivers have since filed police reports at Trang City Police Station, as previously reported in the news.

 

In response to the incident, the Facebook page PR Nakorntrang News posted a message from Dr. Sanya Sriwichien, Mayor of Trang, who ordered immediate corrective action and compensation for those affected. He confirmed that instructions were given to the contractor to install “Road Closed, No Entry” signs at three key entrances: Kantang Road, Khlong Nam Jed Road, and Wang Tor Road.

 

The municipality has also pledged to coordinate with the contractor to ensure that any claims for damages will be compensated. Affected individuals are encouraged to contact the Trang Municipal Public Works Office for assistance. The mayor emphasised that contractors have been strictly instructed to install clear warning signs and lights to prevent similar incidents in the future.

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

-- 2024-10-14