Khun Thong SAO lacks budget for road repairs until 2028

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

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The Khun Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization cannot immediately repair damaged village roads due to budget constraints, awaiting a 2028 subsidy.

•Residents of Khun Thong Subdistrict, Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, complained about long-term road damage causing travel difficulties.
•Mr. Sompong Phongphoem, President of Khun Thong SAO, stated that the road is now under the responsibility of Khun Thong SAO after other agencies denied ownership.
•The estimated cost for road maintenance is 5 million baht, which equals the total development budget of Khun Thong SAO.
•Khun Thong SAO will implement temporary measures using crushed stone to fill potholes while awaiting the 2028 subsidy budget.

Overview

•Residents in Khun Thong Subdistrict, Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, reported damaged roads with potholes that have persisted for a long time.
•The road conditions make travel difficult for residents and create fears of accidents resulting in loss of life and property.
•Mr. Sompong Phongphoem stated the road was previously owned by the Rural Roads Department (RPH), but subsequent inquiries revealed no agency claimed responsibility, leaving it to Khun Thong SAO.
•Khun Thong SAO engineers surveyed the road and found that repair costs are approximately 5 million baht.
•Khun Thong SAO cannot use the funds immediately because the repair cost equals the total development budget, which must be managed for other areas first.
•Khun Thong SAO held a meeting to determine immediate solutions for the people.
•Khun Thong SAO will use crushed stone to compact and fill potholes as a temporary measure.
•Khun Thong SAO is awaiting a subsidy budget in the year 2028.

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Key Entities

Organization

Khun Thong SAO(อบต.ขุนทอง)

The local government organization responsible for the area in Khun Thong Subdistrict.

RPH(รพช.)

The agency that previously owned the road in question.

Person

Sompong Phongphoem(สมพงษ์ ผ่องเพิ่ม)

The President of Khun Thong SAO.

Place

Khun Thong Subdistrict(ตำบลขุนทอง)

A subdistrict located in Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Bua Yai District(อำเภอบัวใหญ่)ℹ️

The district where Khun Thong Subdistrict is located.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the damaged roads are located.