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Astronaut 'inspects' crater-like Route 323 in Kanchanaburi

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A viral Facebook video has drawn fresh attention to a severely damaged section of Route 323 between Sangkhlaburi and Thong Pha Phum in Kanchanaburi province.

Posted by Apirak Vanaruji, the footage shows a person dressed as an astronaut apparently examining the crater-like road surface near Noen Chang Rong and Noen Yao Curve in Nong Lu subdistrict, Sangkhlaburi district.

Astronaut image highlights damaged surface

The video was widely shared and discussed online. Its astronaut theme was used to underline the condition of the hillside route, where potholes cover parts of the carriageway and the asphalt has broken away in several places.

Vehicles are seen having difficulty negotiating the affected stretch. The route runs along a steep hillside, adding to safety concerns for motorists travelling through the area.

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Picture courtesy of Khoasod

Social-media users responding to the post called on the relevant authorities to inspect the road, carry out repairs and improve the route as a matter of urgency.

Calls for urgent road repairs

The post did not give details of any repair schedule or response from the authorities. Its rapid spread, however, has renewed public pressure for action on the badly worn section near Nong Lu.

Route 323 is the road identified in the video, with the damaged section located around Noen Chang Rong and Noen Yao Curve in Sangkhlaburi district.

Online commenters said the road should be inspected and repaired urgently after seeing vehicles struggle across the potholes and broken asphalt.

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31 August 2026


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Suppose we’ll soon be seeing roadside vendors wearing these costumes in the rain?

They will be selling Hazfood !

During raining season plenty of roads get damaged to dangerous levels, I saw that during motorbike trips in western Isaan and the north. Please be careful when driving. There are potholes, washed away parts of roads, broken bridges, rocks and other items lying on the surface.

Edited by msbkk

Walking around in a plastic suit would be awful.

Luckily Thais don't sweat.

Getting the message across that many roads are like the surface of the moon, LOL!!

5 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Walking around in a plastic suit would be awful.

Luckily Thais don't sweat.

That must be an a/c unit on his back.....555

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