“Director General of the Department of Public Works” flew urgently to inspect 8 projects for 7 days in Kalasin Province, cutting 2 contracting partnerships “no rights to work with the Department of Public Works – preparing to cancel initial contracts for 6 projects within the next week. or may cancel all while small contractors and villagers filed complaints Call to cancel all projects. This April from the case of problems with 8 Kalasin City Development Projects with a budget of over 500 million baht or the 7 Infinite Project that has become a scandalous problem for the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning by the Kalasin Provincial Administrative Organization. Along with pensioners and villagers, they came out to expose the construction behavior. The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has gradually approved the construction budget from 2019-2022 to solve the flooding problem in 3 districts: Mueang Kalasin District, Kamalasai District, and Khong Chai District, consisting of 1. Project to construct a dam to protect the banks along the Chi River. Wat Mai Samakkhi, Chao Tha Subdistrict, Kamalasai District, budget 59,306,000 baht 2. Project to construct a dam to protect banks along the Chi River. Ban Nong Wai – Ban Nong Kla, Lam Chi Subdistrict, Khong Chai District, Kalasin Province, budget 39,270,000 baht 3. Project to build a dam to protect the river bank along the Chi River (Phase 2), Lam Chi Naram Temple, Lam Chi Subdistrict, Khong Chai District. Budget 59,270,000 baht 4. Project to construct a drainage system to solve flood problems in Kalasin. Budget 148,200,000 baht 5. Project to build a dam to protect the banks of Kaeng Don Klang. Kalasin Municipality, budget 11,000,000 baht 6. Project to construct a dam to protect the banks along the Pao River. In front of Wat Tai Pho Kham Kalasin Municipality, budget 108,800,000 baht 7. Project to construct a dam to protect the banks along the Pao River in the Soi Nam Thip area. Kalasin Municipality, budget 59,350,000 baht and 8. Project to build a dam to protect banks along the Phan River, Lam Phan Subdistrict, Mueang Kalasin District, Kalasin Province, budget 44,490,000 baht, with all of the above projects The construction contractor did not complete even a single project. It caused great damage to the economy, livelihood, and safety of the people of Kalasin. But it appears that the Department of Public Works Instead, he extended the contract claiming that the contractor was experiencing flooding problems. The villagers then complained for gifts to Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Come in and check. Because they believe that this behavior may have a systematic problem. This can be seen as benefiting only 2 contractors who are in the same network. and the work was not completed as scheduled But instead, he withdrew money for installments for work that was abandoned, causing construction materials to be left strewn around until they were damaged. In addition, Mr. Sanan Phong-aksorn, Governor of Kalasin, also came out to deny the problem. Claiming that it is the budget of the Department of Public Works. It is not related to the Kalasin provincial budget. and have the media go and ask about the progress with the Director-General of the Department of Public Works. The latest progress on April 29, 2024, Mr. Phongrat Bhiromrat, Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, along with a group, traveled to follow up on the problem. Construction of 8 projects, focusing on the main drainage system construction project to alleviate flooding problems in the Kalasin community area, budget 148 million baht. The overall construction model will include construction by laying a circular pipe drainage system, size 1.20 meters. Length 4,563 meters, circular pipe drainage system, size 1.50 meters, length 1,825 meters, square pipe drainage system, size 1.50 by 1.50 meters, length 2,270 meters, and 2 hydraulic buildings, which There will be a total of 6 construction points through 36 Kalasin communities. which is unfinished and not completed Because the contractor abandoned the work, with Mr. Chanyuth Kotanon, Chairman of the Civil Society Network Anti-Corruption Working Group, NACC District 4, Kalasin Province. and academic advisor, Kalasin Provincial Administrative Organization committee, along with Mr. Prayat Rechiangsaen, a retired civil servant, and Pol. Somkid Nanthasomboon, Mayor of Lam Phan Subdistrict Municipality. Mueang Kalasin District and the media joined together to follow the matter. In addition, they also visited the area to inspect the construction conditions at 5 points in total that were not yet completed. Especially the project to build a dam to protect the banks along the Pao River. In front of Wat Tai Pho Kham, project to build a dam to protect the banks of Kaeng Don Klang. Kalasin Municipality and a project to build a dam to protect the banks of the Pao River in the Soi Nam Thip area. Kalasin Municipality. In this area, Mr. Phongrat Phiromrat, Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning. He also traveled to give encouragement and listen to people’s problems. Especially in areas where road signs have been posted for 7 hours and have heard of problems that large contractors are not responsible for. in making payments to subcontractors who owed a large amount of money Many families went bankrupt. which the Director-General of Public Works Confirming that he will be fair to the villagers. and will rush to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Then, the Director-General of the Department of Public Works Traveled to the Kalasin Public Works and Town & Country Planning Office. to meet with representatives of local administrators Most of them are mayors in each area. At the meeting, the media asked questions to ask for answers based on the facts. It was found that on February 15, 2023, the Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning had expected to punish this contractor that If the target is still not achieved will be put on a list prohibited from bidding on work Up to the point of terminating the contract and notifying the names of those who abandoned government work, with Mr. Supasit Kocharoenyot, the Governor of Kalasin at that time, as a witness. This case appeared as a news item on the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning’s website. Ministry of Interior Published on February 25, 2023, but it appears that until now in 2024, this contractor has not completed the construction. and has no effect Still creating an impact on people within the community This caused damage to the economy of Kalasin city of more than 7.5 billion baht. In addition, the investigation found that The contractors are a group of related companies, with 2 companies receiving a budget to develop Kalasin City. From the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, allocated to a total of 8 projects, totaling 558.2 million baht, has the same behavior. Unfinished No continuous construction and have a habit of leaving work almost everywhere until the contract expires Most of the contracts have expired. The contract for the fine was also extended to 0 baht, causing villagers to come out and complain about the good governance of Kalasin Province and the media. in order to inspect and stop the damage To protect the budget, which is taxpayer money, Mr. Phongrat Bhiromrat, Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, said that the problems and suffering of the people of Kalasin Province which was created by 2 contractors consisting of Prachaphat Limited Partnership and Heng Namkit Limited Partnership. They are two partnerships that received work on 8 projects and are the same group. From the inspection, it was found that the construction was not completed. according to all specified plans And before that he had gone to the area to follow up on this problem. Ready to expect punishment Initially, from receiving information on 8 projects, construction has not yet been completed. that is being examined according to the contract related to the parcel system It is expected that at least 6 projects will have their contracts canceled within the next week. and confirm that all work will be canceled and will be put on a list prohibited from bidding on work Up to the point of terminating the contract and notifying the list of people who abandoned government work. according to government regulations From now on, it is expected that no later than the end of April this year will be able to issue a letter canceling the project. which of course will make Prachaphat Limited Partnership and Heng Namkit Limited Partnership will no longer be able to bid for work from the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning. If you want to run a business, you have to start all over again.” As for solving this problem, After concluding the matter of canceling the contract as a contractor abandoning work The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning will expedite construction as quickly as possible. As for measures to remedy road construction problems will make repairs As for the problem of debt arising from employment, Public Works and City Planning of Kalasin will be the main ones in gathering details. for the governor Kalasin is the medium for further civil damages claims” said the Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning.
