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. 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. AQOGcEVCnpK3KlSvxqWHknl0yrnepuRnIctFcoyRRARl04Nn6SmXbnVj2EM1lH7UPW3C7hM5gqv6lyrqU0arztoSCoqEtxD-Rc80vFRbHQ.mp4 Join the discussion? 31 August 2026
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