Khun Thong SAO temporary road repairs due to budget constraints

Thairath•Society•17h ago

Reader Briefing

The Khun Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization implemented temporary road repairs using crushed rock while awaiting a 2028 subsidy budget.

•Residents of Khun Thong Subdistrict, Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, complained to media about long-term road damage.
•Sompong Phongphoem, President of Khun Thong SAO, stated the road repair cost is approximately 5 million baht.
•Khun Thong SAO is using crushed rock for temporary repairs until the year 2028 subsidy budget is available.

•Residents in Khun Thong Subdistrict, Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima, reported road damage characterized by potholes that cause travel difficulties.
•Residents expressed concern that the damaged roads could lead to accidents.
•Sompong Phongphoem stated the road previously belonged to the Rural Roads Department (RPO) but was found to be under no specific agency's responsibility, resulting in Khun Thong SAO becoming the owner.
•Khun Thong SAO technicians surveyed the site and found that repair costs are approximately 5 million baht, which is equivalent to the total development budget of Khun Thong SAO.
•Khun Thong SAO cannot use the full budget for road repairs immediately as funds must be managed for other areas first.
•Khun Thong SAO held a meeting and decided to use crushed rock compaction as a temporary solution for the residents.
•On September 15, 2026, reports emerged regarding the road complaints and the response from Khun Thong SAO.
•Khun Thong SAO is awaiting a subsidy budget in the year 2028 for permanent repairs.

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Khun Thong SAO(อบต.ขุนทอง)

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

RPO(รพช.)

The former agency that previously owned the road in question.

Sompong Phongphoem(สมพงษ์ ผ่องเพิ่ม)

The President of Khun Thong Subdistrict Administrative Organization.

Khun Thong Subdistrict(ตำบลขุนทอง)

A subdistrict located in Bua Yai District, Nakhon Ratchasima.

Bua Yai District(อำเภอบัวใหญ่)ℹ️

The district where Khun Thong Subdistrict is located.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province where the damaged roads and Khun Thong SAO are located.