Residents Report Rapid Deterioration of Phayao-Pa Daet Road
A newly constructed road section in Phayao province has developed severe damage within two months, leading to frequent accidents and calls for urgent repairs.
According to a report by Khaosod Online on October 8, 2026, residents in the Tha Wang Thong sub-district of Phayao province are raising concerns over the rapid degradation of the Phayao-Pa Daet road. Despite the construction being completed less than two months ago, the road surface has already developed significant potholes and wavy, uneven sections.
Local commuters report that these structural failures have become a frequent cause of traffic accidents occurring both day and night. Frustrated by the lack of intervention, residents have shared documentation of these incidents with the media to pressure the responsible authorities to address the safety hazards. The damage is reportedly spreading over a wider area and a longer distance, yet no repair work has been initiated as of the time of the report.
For residents and travelers, this situation presents a significant safety risk. Navigating this stretch requires extreme caution, especially during nighttime hours when road defects are harder to spot. It remains to be confirmed which specific government agency holds jurisdiction over this road segment and when a formal maintenance or reconstruction plan will be implemented to restore safe passage.
