Thai municipal organisation defends 1.7 million baht educational yacht trip amid backlash

[snoop1130]

 

In the face of criticism regarding the alleged overspending on a yacht for an educational trip to Phuket, the Sakon Nakhon Municipal Organization (SNMO) has come forward to defend its actions.

 

The organization maintains that transparency and the project’s value are at the forefront of its efforts. The controversy spiralled from a Facebook page, ‘ปฏิบัติการหมาเฝ้าบ้าน,’ which highlighted the cost – over 1.7 million baht (US$47,837) of the educational trip.

 

Chuphong Kamjuang, head of SNMO, today clarified and justified the expenditure. He stated that the trip was for a legitimate study purpose concerning tourism and Smart City. The project was presented by Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, involving 60 staff members from the organisation.

 

Chuphong continued by saying that the criticism on social media about registration fees of 28,000 baht (US$788) per person was majorly for travel expenses. The SNMO is located far from the province, thus it became necessary to travel by plane from Sakon Nakhon to Don Mueang International Airport, and then to Nakhon Si Thammarat, before continuing their journey by bus, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of tourthai news Facebook

 

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[worgeordie]

13 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

n the face of criticism regarding the alleged overspending on a yacht for an educational trip to Phuket,

Would like to know what they learnt , ?

 

regards Worgeordie 

[Yorkshire Tea]

Execute a few corrupt officials.  The rest will change their ways ????

[ikke1959]

They don't know ow to spend their money.. pleasure trips instead of education.. This is out of porportion for a trip...Let them pay it back and use it for the students

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Would like to know what they learnt , ?

 

regards Worgeordie 

The sun shines and the food is good.

[brianthainess]

Did they get to keep the Yacht ? 

[Burma Bill]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The project was presented by Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, involving 60 staff members

Any students? I bet not. Make them "walk the plank"!

 

[NanLaew]

22 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Would like to know what they learnt , ?

 

regards Worgeordie 

That yachting on Nong Han Lake isn't going to be a practical or sustainable tourist attraction?

[geisha]

On 6/30/2023 at 12:38 PM, worgeordie said:

Would like to know what they learnt , ?

 

regards Worgeordie 

With regards to education, I’d say not much.