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  • Phuket NewsChalong underpass closure in Phuket tonight for essential pump repairs

    Chalong underpass closure in Phuket tonight for essential pump repairs

    Phuket’s Chalong Underpass will be inaccessible to all traffic tonight due to closure to perform critical repair works on the tunnel’s pump system. The Phuket Highways Office has issued a statement detailing the closure timings, which commence from 9pm today and extend until 5am tomorrow. This is not the first instance of such a closure; the region’s ongoing rainy season…

  • Transport NewsDivine traffic jam: Giant Thai deity, Kru Kai Kaew, hits roadblock in Bangkok

    Divine traffic jam: Giant Thai deity, Kru Kai Kaew, hits roadblock in Bangkok

    A giant sculpture of the renowned Thai deity Kru Kai Kaew or the Great Master Teacher, caused considerable traffic when it failed clear a bridge it was passing under in Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok. A humanoid with bird-like features, wings on its back and golden talons, the unusual sight sparked curiosity about the identity of the deity among bystanders. Too tall to…

  • Thailand NewsFlood-prone rail underpass raises safety concerns in Thailand, locals demand action

    Flood-prone rail underpass raises safety concerns in Thailand, locals demand action

    Residents in Thailand‘s northeast Nakhon Ratchasima have encountered recurring flooding in an underpass railway tunnel, severely affecting their daily commutes. Despite the water levels receding, the tunnel remains dangerous to traverse due to accumulated sediment and slippery roads. According to reports, the under-construction Ban Bu underpass railway tunnel – part of a railway project connecting Chira Road and Khon Kaen…