webfact Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 PM defends biometric hardware procurement BANGKOK (NNT) - A topic brought up in the current censure debate this morning is suspicions arising in the 2 billion baht immigration fingerprint and facial biometrics system enhancement project, which has been reported in the news previously. A Chiang Rai MP from Phuea Thai Party Wisarn Techatheerawat has raised concerns on alleged irregularities in project auction process, contract amendments regarding hardware specifications, system errors, and failure to deliver the system on time by the winning contractor. He pointed out a connection where an executive of the contractor was enrolled in the same justice system course for executives with the Prime Minister wife, stressing corruption in this project has caused damage to the state. Addressing this allegation, the Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha explained that the project is necessary, and all aspects of its acquisition fully comply with government regulations and protocols. He said the enhanced biometrics system allows the authorities to track immigration records of each individual with better accuracy, which helps improve protection against international crime. He admitted the delay in delivery was partially due to incompetence on the part of government agencies, thus the contractor had to be accorded some fairness. "The delivery delay was also due to issues by government agencies, that’s why we had to make it fair for the contractor. I have ordered that every process must be fair to both sides, and both the government and the people must benefit from the project. All government contractors, not only in this project, must be treated fairly. The problem with this project was, when they were trying to take the system online, they couldn’t make signal connections. This was partially our fault. We have to admit that, because we have made several checks. Some cases were because the signal would not transfer from the old system, or the venues were not ready for them to install the new hardware. So that’s why the contract was extended. However all extensions combined did not exceed the 3-year limit as restricted in the main contract." On the subject of the contractor’s personal connection with the Prime Minister’s wife, Gen Prayut said it is natural for any individual to have a personal relationship with members of the private sector, however his administrative work is not related in any way. He also advised companies not to believe in any claims of personal connections. -- © Copyright NNT 2020-02-27 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted February 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2020 Ask Big Joke he knows all about it, Oh ! sorry you cannot, he's in exile after getting his car shot up as a warning. regards Worgeordie 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted February 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, webfact said: On the subject of the contractor’s personal connection with the Prime Minister’s wife, Gen Prayut said it is natural for any individual to have a personal relationship with members of the private sector, however his administrative work is not related in any way. And what are the chances that one of the personal connections was with an executive selling 2 billion bahts worth of gear? And they met in a justice system course of all places. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 All it needs is better PR like the BMW smart cars get. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 39 minutes ago, webfact said: I have ordered ...again. You're not in the army anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Chinese made are they....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKF Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 his wife??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 17 hours ago, webfact said: He admitted the delay in delivery was partially due to incompetence on the part of government agencies The UPS guy came and nobody was at the office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 18 hours ago, rkidlad said: And what are the chances that one of the personal connections was with an executive selling 2 billion bahts worth of gear? And they met in a justice system course of all places. In Europe they say many business deals are concluded on the golf course... Thailand doesn't have the balls for that, deals are done in secret behind closed doors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Someone made a lot of money TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophe75 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) The part i prefer : "the signal..." "they couldn’t make signal connections." Check your dishes ! It's like Jodie Foster (with a uniform) in the movie Contact, listening to E.T's signal.... from deep space. Great movie by the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRoj3jK37Vc Edited February 28, 2020 by christophe75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) Any mention of hardware cost? That's where you will probably find the corruption! Edited February 28, 2020 by monkfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 20 hours ago, faraday said: Chinese made are they....? Surprisingly, no! Quote from FutureiOT:- Thailand Immigration Bureau has deployed a new biometric control system at 65 border crossings across the country, which include 16 international airports and 49 land borders and seaports. The Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), provided by DERMALOG, has been in operation since May 2019." DERMALOG is a German Company. In total, more than 240 government agencies in 90 countries are using this latest biometric technology from Germany. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Burma Bill said: Surprisingly, no! Quote from FutureiOT:- Thailand Immigration Bureau has deployed a new biometric control system at 65 border crossings across the country, which include 16 international airports and 49 land borders and seaports. The Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), provided by DERMALOG, has been in operation since May 2019." DERMALOG is a German Company. In total, more than 240 government agencies in 90 countries are using this latest biometric technology from Germany. Stop using facts. Let them rant on with their prejudices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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