Affectionately dubbed the "electric pole super star" by the online community, this location currently boasts 4,9 out of 5 stars, nearly a perfect score. Among the reviews, only one account did not give 5 stars. One user humorously commented that this might be the "craziest utility pole ever seen."

The utility pole in Laos, tangled like a spiderweb. *Photo: Google Maps*

The pole is located at the intersection of Setthathilath and Nokeokoummane in central Vientiane. In addition to ordinary power lines, it is densely packed with numerous telecommunications cables.

Tangled electrical wiring systems are not uncommon in many Southeast Asian cities. However, the sheer density of cables on this particular pole surprises many.

In photos shared online, the pole's body is almost entirely covered by a layer of black cables, extending from top to near ground level. The dense network of wires makes it difficult to discern the pole's internal structure, making it appear as if the entire pole has been painted black.

Foreign visitors check in with the utility pole in Laos. *Photo: Frazer*

This distinct appearance led many to mark the location on Google Maps, considering it an interesting check-in destination.

On social media platforms in Laos, many humorous comments mixed with surprise at the chaotic sight of the cable system.

"If there's one structure that perfectly encapsulates modern Laos, it's this utility pole", one account commented.

A comment on Google Maps. *Photo: Screenshot*

Another account remarked that "only about 6 fiber optic cables are actually active, the rest just hang there because no one bothers to remove them". Some even joked that this unique utility pole deserves recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The "spiderweb" image of electrical wires was also common on many streets in Bangkok, Thailand, a few years ago. Notably, Wireless Road, despite its name, was densely covered with tangled electrical and telecommunications wires.

Bundles of wires hanging at head height made pedestrian movement on sidewalks more hazardous. In response to this situation, starting in 11/2017, the Bangkok authorities implemented a plan to remove overhead wires and relocate them to an underground system to improve urban aesthetics.

Wireless Road was one of dozens of streets included in this campaign, aiming to make Bangkok safer, more beautiful, and reduce power outages.

Previously, in 2016, Bill Gates had posted a photo on social media depicting tangled electrical wires on a Bangkok street. Although the photo was later deleted, the incident contributed to urging the Thai government to accelerate the removal of wires that detracted from urban aesthetics.

Tuan Anh (According to Msnew)