Khao Yai Residents Express Traffic Concerns Ahead of Big Mountain Music Festival

On August 31, 2026, local officials and community representatives gathered at the Viewpoint Khao Yai Hotel in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, to discuss infrastructure challenges. The meeting, chaired by Worawut On-aree, head of the Moo Si Police Station’s advisory committee, focused on the anticipated impact of the 'PEPSI Presents BIG MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL' scheduled for December at The Ocean golf course.

Residents and local authorities expressed significant concern that the influx of hundreds of thousands of visitors could lead to severe gridlock on Thanarat Road, potentially paralyzing local traffic and disrupting daily life for those living in the area. The discussion highlighted the need for proactive traffic management strategies to mitigate the impact of the large-scale event on the region's primary access route.

For travelers and residents, this indicates that the area may experience significant delays during the festival period. While the meeting served as a platform to voice these concerns, specific traffic diversion plans or official mitigation measures have not yet been finalized or announced. Stakeholders are expected to continue monitoring the situation as the event date approaches to ensure that the festival's economic benefits do not come at the cost of local mobility.