Thai Residents Question Unusually Close Spacing of Solar Streetlights

Residents in Nikhom Kham Soi Municipality, Mukdahan Province, northeastern Thailand, are expressing confusion and concern over the recent installation of solar streetlights. According to reports, the municipality has installed 126 solar streetlights, but they are placed at an unusually close interval of just 15 meters apart. Typically, solar streetlights are installed at wider intervals to ensure adequate sunlight exposure and efficient illumination. Local residents are calling for a clear explanation from the municipality regarding the necessity of such a dense arrangement and whether the associated costs were appropriate. There are concerns that this installation method might lead to a waste of taxpayer money. For the Nikhom Kham Soi Municipality, gaining the understanding and acceptance of local residents is crucial in implementing public projects. This incident highlights potential issues with insufficient communication with the community and a lack of transparency in project planning.