Former Bangkok Deputy Governor Urges Minister to Scrap Contractor After Another Collapse

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

Following yet another overpass collapse on Rama II Road, Samart Ratchapolsitte, a former Deputy Governor of Bangkok, has called on the Minister of Transport to scrap the existing contractor and take firm action to prevent further incidents.

 

Rama II Road has long been plagued by construction accidents, with repeated structural failures raising concerns over contractor accountability and safety standards. The latest incident has once again put pressure on authorities to re-evaluate their approach to infrastructure projects.

 

Samart, a seasoned urban planner and former Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) executive, criticised the Transport Ministry’s reliance on the same contractors despite their track record of failures. He suggested that officials should “tear up their report cards” and rethink the selection process for major construction projects.

 

“The repeated collapses along Rama II Road show a clear failure in oversight,” he said. “If the same contractors keep causing problems, why are they still being hired? The Transport Ministry must prioritise public safety over convenience and hold those responsible accountable.”

 

Rama II Road, a major arterial route linking Bangkok to the south, has seen multiple collapses and safety incidents in recent years, often leading to traffic chaos and public outcry. This latest incident has intensified scrutiny on both contractors and government agencies responsible for overseeing construction projects.

 

Transport officials have yet to issue a formal response, but public frustration continues to mount, with many calling for an independent review of infrastructure projects to prevent further tragedies.

 

Related article:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1354652-road-under-construction-collapses-on-rama-ii-road-multiple-workers-trapped/

 

 

-- 2025-03-16

 

 

 

 

 

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

take firm action to prevent further incidents.

 

A long jailtime should help.

[JimHuaHin]

Will not happen - kickbacks have already been paid.

[lordgrinz]

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Rama II Road has long been plagued by construction accidents, with repeated structural failures raising concerns over contractor accountability and safety standards.

 

You mean putting up a bundle of "Safety First" signs wasn't enough?

[Purdey]

Well, who is this mysterious contractor? Maybe when it comes to building the nuclear power plant they keep discussing, this company will get the job. 

[wozzlegummich]

This is where they strip most of the money from. Materials and Construction methods. What else do you expect to happen?

[lordgrinz]

8 hours ago, Purdey said:

Well, who is this mysterious contractor? Maybe when it comes to building the nuclear power plant they keep discussing, this company will get the job. 

 

Italian-Thai Development, you know, the one who's President was arrested for killing, cooking, and eating an endangered black panther in a protected National Park.