The budget for constructing the elbow-shaped running track is approximately 6.9 million baht, leading netizens to ask why it was built.
On 7 Jan 2026 GMT+7, following viral images on social media, the Padang Besar Municipal Sports Stadium in Sadao District, Songkhla, immediately became a focus of public interest.
After the municipal inspection of the stadium, photos showed new bleachers and fresh grass, but public attention centered on the red running track with a sharp elbow-shaped curve. Netizens wondered why it was designed this way. Earlier explanations suggested the limited space prevented a standard running track design.
However, reviewing the construction price evaluation documents revealed that the elbow-shaped running track is part of the "walkway around the stadium covered with synthetic rubber," estimated at 6,923,292.3 baht.
Netizens commented questioning the purpose of building this track. They noted the considerable budget but doubted it could be used for competitions because of its elbow-shaped design.
Image and document credit: page "Tong Chae".