Bangkok Contractor Secures Contract to Demolish Old Korat Police Station

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Picture courtesy: THai PBS

 

A Bangkok-based construction contractor has won the bid to dismantle the antiquated Klang Dong police station in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Klang Dong district, securing the contract with a bid of 25,000 baht.

 

The contract was awarded to Amornthep Wanthong, who placed the winning bid amidst a competitive tender process. Initially set at 18,800 baht, the starting bid was adjusted to 15,000 baht following a re-evaluation of the building's condition.

 

Amornthep now faces a 30-day deadline to complete the demolition of the two-storey structure, ensuring the site is cleared, and debris is responsibly disposed of. Upon completion, the cleared land is slated for development into a car park and a training ground for police activities.

The old structure's removal makes way for the space behind it, already occupied by a newly constructed, operational police station. This modern three-storey facility came with a price tag of 22 million baht.

 

While Amornthep has secured the project, he expressed uncertainty regarding the financial viability of the demolition work. The costs of dismantling and waste removal will test if the endeavor yields a worthwhile return on investment. The outcome remains to be seen, as thorough execution and management will be crucial in the coming weeks, reported Thai PBS.

 

-- 2025-02-11

 

 

[PomPolo]

25k how is that even possible a few people working on it I know wages are a lot lower here but then trucks to take away the debris and probably at least a months work, I'll more than likely spend more than that on valentines day this year.

[Ben Zioner]

3 minutes ago, PomPolo said:

25k how is that even possible

Booomm.

[Gottfrid]

29 minutes ago, PomPolo said:

25k how is that even possible a few people working on it I know wages are a lot lower here but then trucks to take away the debris and probably at least a months work, I'll more than likely spend more than that on valentines day this year.

I think you got that totally wrong. The contractor have to bid for what he will pay for getting the contract for demolition. Not what they will pay the contractor, as that will be a much higher amount. If it was like you think the starting bid would have been higher that the winning bid, which it was not. That´s how it works here. Welcome to Thailand. 😉