Bus stop in Si Sa Ket to be removed after thumbs down from locals
A bus stop with modern design in Si Sa Ket province will be removed as the locals think it is not practical and is a waste of the national budget.
The bus stop has seen heated debate online after its photos were posted on the Internet. Netizens complained that it could not keep out the sunlight.
Sarawut Songsivilai, director-general of the Department of Highways, said that the newly built road left four metres on the side, which is not enough to build a full-sized bus stop that requires at least 6.25 metres. So the modern bus stop was built occupying only 2.5 metres.
However, an order has been issued to remove the bus stop as several people have complained that it is useless. He said the new design will focus on practicality and the surroundings will also be decorated for visual satisfaction.
A bus stop had stood at that spot for over 10 years before it was brought down by a storm. Locals have demanded a new bus stop.