Transport
Cracks Appear on Phu Thap Boek Access Road
A 20-meter section of Highway 2331 leading to Phu Thap Boek has developed cracks, raising concerns about potential subsidence.
According to a report by Matichon Online on July 30, 2026, a 20-meter-long crack has appeared on Highway 2331, the primary route used to access the popular tourist destination of Phu Thap Boek in Phetchabun province.
Local officials from the Lom Kao Highway District have confirmed that this is a new occurrence. The development has sparked concerns among residents and local authorities, who fear a repeat of the significant road subsidence that occurred in 2018.
For travelers and residents, this situation is significant as Highway 2331 is the main artery for reaching the mountain. While the road remains a critical link for tourism and local logistics, the structural integrity of the surface is currently under observation.
At this stage, it remains to be confirmed whether the damage will lead to full-scale road closures or if immediate repairs will be sufficient to maintain traffic flow. Travelers planning to visit Phu Thap Boek are advised to monitor local traffic updates and exercise caution when navigating this section of the route, as the extent of the underlying soil instability is still being assessed by highway engineers.
Translated from Thai.
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