Billboard Scares: Roadside Display Sparks Fear and Calls for Removal

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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A roadside billboard designed to enhance driving safety has been removed after causing fear and being deemed inappropriate by road users.

•A viral video highlighted a roadside billboard designed as a lifesize cutout of an actor.
•The billboard was installed on a tight curve near Chokchai Farm in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima.
•Drivers reported being startled and frightened by the billboard at night due to headlights reflecting off the faces.
•Despite the good intentions of promoting road safety, the placement and appearance were considered unsuitable and misleading.

•A billboard was installed with the intention to promote road safety awareness among drivers.
•The billboard featured over 30 lifesize standees of an actor, positioned along a curve.
•Road users driving at night experienced fear and shock due to the billboard's appearance and headlight reflection.
•Many users found the billboard's placement and design inappropriate and potentially misleading.
•The installers have subsequently removed all the billboards from the location.
•The billboard's intention was to encourage safe travel home before relaxing with entertainment.

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Pak Chong(ปากช่อง)ℹ️

The district where the controversial billboard was installed.

Chokchai Farm(ฟาร์มโชคชัย)

A landmark near the location of the controversial billboard.

Nakhon Ratchasima(นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the controversial billboard incident occurred.

TikTok(ติ๊กต็อก)ℹ️

The social media platform where a video of the billboard went viral.