DSI probes 20 firms over suspected collusion in Thai state construction bids

[webfact]

 

A probe by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has led to questioning representatives from 20 firms involved in bidding for state construction projects. These projects were eventually won by businesses owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Kamnan Nok.

 

The investigation focuses on the construction of two sections of Highway 375, the first linking Don Toom and Lam Luk Bua in 2017, and the second connecting Lam Luk Bua to Highway 346 in 2021.

 

Evidence from preliminary investigations indicates a potential collusion between Praween’s construction company and other firms, leading to manipulation in the bidding process for these projects. The spotlight was cast on Praween’s business following his involvement as a primary suspect in the fatal shooting of highway policeman Pol Maj Sivakorn Saibua. His firm has been successful in securing several state projects, which include road, building and bridge construction and canal dredging services in Nakhon Pathom and surrounding provinces.

 

In a revealing disclosure by the DSI, it was found that out of 33 firms that purchased bid envelopes for the Don Toom-Lam Luk Bua project, only four actually participated in the bidding. Similarly, for the second project, only three out of 32 firms who bought bid envelopes went on to join the bidding contest.

 

by Mitch Connor

TOP: Kamnan Nok, Image courtesy of TPN National Thailand News, Facebook

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-19

 

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[retarius]

Wouldn't it just be great if Kamnan Nok just spilled his guts. I mean spilled the beans, not committed suicide. Imagine what secrets this chap knows about politicians who have taken bribes from him to influence bidding. I just hope he doesn't turn the CC cameras off and commit suicide with a pair of socks. 

[Andycoops]

And what about the billionaire construction magnate who is still a government minister after his disastrous tenure as Health minister being investigated...

[RichardColeman]

How about just investigating anyone whose combined bank accounts and 'gratuities' hit 2 million a year 

[MrJ2U]

47 minutes ago, Andycoops said:

And what about the billionaire construction magnate who is still a government minister after his disastrous tenure as Health minister being investigated...

So many complaints his "Former Company's" workmanship.

 

Shoddy and shady just like Anutin.

Complete scumbag. 

 

 

[Mavideol]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

20 firms involved in bidding for state construction projects

out of the 20 how many  are related/connected to Anutin's and/or his relatives

[brianthainess]

OMG! corruption on construction projects. What here in Thailand Really my flaber is garsted.

[hotchilli]

Corruption is at every level in Thailand, no way is it ever going to be eradicated.