Motorists File Complaints Over Road Tar Damage
Multiple vehicle owners filed complaints after tar from a Bang Khen-Nong Sua road construction project damaged their cars in Pathum Thani, with the site having no warning signs or lighting despite ongoing work.
On July 3, 2025, at Khlong Ha Police Station in Pathum Thani, numerous vehicle owners damaged by tar from the Bang Khen-Nong Sua road construction project filed complaints with investigative officer Wirawat Bunypaeng. They sought to document damages from tar stuck to their vehicles that couldn't be washed off after driving through the construction zone, which had no warning signs or lighting.
One victim, Ms. Supharat, reported driving her white Honda HRV at 8:30 PM when she felt rocks hitting the car. By morning, she discovered tar coating the vehicle. After unsuccessful car washing costing money, she contacted her insurance company and filed a report. Her car was less than a year old. She noted the site had no lighting, warning signs, or barriers, estimating hundreds of vehicles were likely damaged.
Pressum, a Pathum Thani reporter, was also affected. Driving at 8:30 PM from Nong Sua Police Station to Khlong Luang District, he didn't realize the tar-laying operation was underway in the dark, rainy conditions. He discovered his car fully covered in tar by morning and found multiple Facebook complaints about widespread damage.
"I paid 7,000 baht to clean my car and notified the construction contractor," he stated. "I'll submit the receipt and request the supervisor inspect the site to prevent this happening again."
Another victim, Pirat, driving a Toyota Vios, passed through the unmarked tar zone and discovered damage only the next morning. He demanded the contractor take responsibility for the damage.
