Contractor’s blunder levels Thai bus stop seats with the ground, drawing mockery from netizens
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox
A contractor poured concrete that levelled up with the seating area, making it impossible to use.
PHOTO: SANAMKHAOMUANGPRAKAN/FACEBOOK
Follow topic:
SAMUT PRAKAN - People in the Thai city of Samut Prakan are scratching their heads over a newly renovated bus stop where concrete was poured over the seating area, resulting in the seats being level with the ground.
The incident took place in front of a well-known convenience store at Luang Phaeng Road, Samut Prakan.
A contractor poured concrete that levelled up with the seating area, making it impossible to use.
The incident has sparked heated discussions online, with many criticising the oversight and questioning how people are expected to sit and wait for their bus.
The issue was brought to light by the Facebook page Sanam Khao Muang Prakan on Dec 6, which shared photos of the bizarre bus stop with the caption: “No communication once again.”
The post quickly went viral, prompting a flurry of comments ranging from sarcastic humour to sharp criticism.
Reports suggest the contractor was not told to remove the bus-stop structure before pouring the concrete.
The contractor has since acknowledged the mistake and is working on resolving the issue.
Online comments have been both humorous and critical.
“Stretch your legs while waiting for the bus, enjoy some sticky rice and grilled pork – relaxation at its finest!” one commenter said.
Another joked: “Sit and put a bowl down. Someone will bring you money.”
“Who thought of this? People with common sense wouldn’t do this,” said one unimpressed netizen, with another saying the contractor should be fined.
“Designed for people to sit Thai-style, neatly and politely,” said one commenter.
Riffing on the same theme, another user, who attached an edited photo of the busstop with animated women sitting on the floor in a manner considered proper etiquette in Thailand, said: “Thai people emphasise the importance of manners in public.
“The creator sees and places great importance on this issue and wishes to convey practical ideas directly to people in society through this work. An example of the correct way to wait for (public transport).” THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
