BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok’s roads aren’t just congested — they can be downright life-threatening. With rising complaints about crumbling infrastructure, poorly managed construction, and reckless maintenance, travelers are being urged to watch not just the road ahead but also what might fall from above.
On May 19, a disturbing incident on Rama 2 Road reinforced just how hazardous Bangkok’s streets have become. A Facebook user, posting under the name “Sud Kanung,” shared images of a shattered windshield caused by a chunk of cement or stone that fell from the Rama 2 overpass near the outbound expressway exit.
Miraculously, no one was injured, but the entire windshield was cracked. The driver blamed the incident on the negligence of a construction contractor who had failed to ensure safety during work on the overpass. “This could have killed me,” the driver wrote. “It’s not enough to watch your front and back — now we have to worry about what’s falling from above.”
Police from Bang Mod station and a representative from the insurance company handled the incident. The story quickly went viral, with many netizens slamming the continued danger of Rama 2, a road notorious for poor construction safety and repeated delays. Some sarcastically suggested, “It’s safer to fly than to drive Rama 2.”
Comments included:
“It’s always Rama 2. Never ends.”
“Lucky she wasn’t killed. But how long are we going to keep gambling with our lives?”
“They’ve been milking taxpayer money for years on that stretch. Nothing ever gets fixed.”
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and relevant ministries have repeatedly promised improvements, but public trust is eroding fast. For now, Bangkok drivers are left to fend for themselves — dodging potholes, navigating chaos, and keeping an eye on the sky.
Reminder to tourists and locals alike: Enjoy the city, but don’t let your guard down. Bangkok’s roads can turn dangerous in an instant — stay alert, buckle up, and yes, maybe wear a helmet just in case.
