Phatthalung Rural Road Office Addresses Streetlight Outages
Local authorities in Phatthalung are working to restore street lighting after residents resorted to using candles to illuminate dark roads.
The Phatthalung Rural Road Office has announced urgent repairs to restore street lighting following public outcry in the Tao Pun area. Residents recently began placing candles along roadsides to highlight the lack of illumination, which they claimed posed significant safety risks to locals and tourists alike.
According to Seri Chanphoon, a civil engineer at the Phatthalung Rural Road Office, the initial reduction in lighting was part of a government energy-saving initiative intended to mitigate the impact of high fuel costs and global energy instability. However, officials acknowledged that the policy caused unintended hardship for the community. Furthermore, site inspections revealed that some outages were exacerbated by the theft of electrical wiring in certain sections.
For residents and travelers, the lack of adequate lighting on these rural routes has been a major concern regarding road safety. The department has committed to resolving these issues, with repairs expected to be completed within two to three days. While the office is actively working to restore functionality, travelers should remain cautious when driving through the affected areas until the lighting systems are fully operational. It remains to be confirmed if all damaged infrastructure will be replaced or if further security measures will be implemented to prevent future wire theft.
