Transport
Department of Rural Roads Clears Overgrown Area Following Discovery of Illicit Activity
Authorities have cleared vegetation near a roadside barrier storage site in Pathum Thani after hundreds of used condoms and personal items were discovered.
On July 30, 2026, officials from the Department of Rural Roads (DRR) conducted a cleanup operation at a site adjacent to the Ratchaphruek-Kanchanaphisek Road in Bang Duea, Pathum Thani. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the intervention followed public outcry regarding the discovery of hundreds of used condoms, lubricant packets, and women's undergarments scattered throughout a storage area for concrete barriers.
Mr. Pariwat Rodnuan, Director of the Maintenance Group for Bangkok and Vicinity, led a team of over ten workers to remove dense weeds and trim trees that had obscured the area. The clearing was intended to improve visibility and prevent the site from being used for illicit gatherings.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the importance of maintaining public infrastructure to prevent the misuse of secluded roadside areas. While the immediate cleanup has been completed, the DRR has announced plans to allocate a budget for the installation of secure fencing, similar to that used on motorways, to restrict unauthorized access. It remains to be confirmed when the construction of this permanent barrier will commence and whether additional security measures will be implemented to monitor the site in the future.
Translated from Thai.
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