Two months, B1.3mn budget to repair collapsed Phuket bridge, say officials

[snoop1130]

Two months, B1.3mn budget to repair collapsed Phuket bridge, say officials

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

 

PHUKET:-- Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has confirmed to The Phuket News today that it will take at least two months to fix a collapsed bridge at Naiharn lake. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes while the work is being carried out.

 

Speaking to The Phuket News today (Feb 21) Mayor Aroon said, “I have been trying to find out who is responsible for repairing this bridge and I have still not been able to find the relevant government agency.

 

“However, as this is urgent Rawai Municipality have prepared a budget of B1.3 million for the repairs,” he said.

 

“I have made sure that the area is now closed off to the general public as a matter of safety and drivers should now avoid this route.

 

Full Story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/two-months-b1-3mn-budget-to-repair-collapsed-phuket-bridge-say-officials-61107.php#KGeBXrO5huSrj24D.97

 

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[madmitch]

 

21 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Speaking to The Phuket News today (Feb 21) Mayor Aroon said, “I have been trying to find out who is responsible for repairing this bridge and I have still not been able to find the relevant government agency.

Really? 

 

23 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

“However, as this is urgent Rawai Municipality have prepared a budget of B1.3 million for the repairs,” he said.

1.3m baht for a two month project? That doesn't sound very much. Doesn't leave a great deal for the brown envelopes. 

[stevenl]

The good thing is that now nobody will speed through that intersection thinking they have right of way.

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[sebastion]

How did this happen?

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[Brer Fox]

Just about everything collapses in Thailand. Buildings, walls, democracy and now bridges.

[Oziex1]

Did the repairs to the collapsed sea wall on the Rawai beach front ever get completed, just wondering.

[Oziex1]

Regarding the repair, would it be too much to expect that this time the bridge be at the same level as the road. It had an unecessary rise from road level, a nice little launching ramp for your motorcycle.

[Oziex1]

9 hours ago, madmitch said:

 

Really? 

 

1.3m baht for a two month project? That doesn't sound very much. Doesn't leave a great deal for the brown envelopes. 

Don't worry madmitch it will have to be repaired again in the not too distant future, you get the picture,

[Kabula]

It appears Mr. Howard will have a lengthy stay in Thailand,  not to mention a reduction in his financial situation.

[Psimbo]

15 hours ago, madmitch said:

 

Really? 

 

1.3m baht for a two month project? That doesn't sound very much. Doesn't leave a great deal for the brown envelopes. 

As the council (which would normally recieve the backhander) is  paying for them why should they be paying out?

[stevenl]

15 minutes ago, Kabula said:

It appears Mr. Howard will have a lengthy stay in Thailand,  not to mention a reduction in his financial situation.

Now mr. Howard has enough issues of himself, no need to blame him for a collapsed bridge as well.

[madmitch]

22 minutes ago, Psimbo said:

As the council (which would normally recieve the backhander) is  paying for them why should they be paying out?

The individual(s) at the council would normally receive their backhander from the contractor, part of the inflated fee agreed for a contract. These are the brown envelopes I refer to.

[elgordo38]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“I have made sure that the area is now closed off to the general public as a matter of safety and drivers should now avoid this route.

 

2 months to repair that's plenty of time for a Evel Knievel or two to show up.  

[elgordo38]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“I have been trying to find out who is responsible for repairing this bridge and I have still not been able to find the relevant government agency.

Nice try keep trying don't let em off the hook the crook. 

[Kabula]

On 2/22/2017 at 11:15 AM, stevenl said:

Now mr. Howard has enough issues of himself, no need to blame him for a collapsed bridge as well.

How did I blame him?

 

He will get what he  deserves.

 

I'm more concerned about your issues!

[stevenl]

How did I blame him?
 
He will get what he  deserves.
 
I'm more concerned about your issues!

Lol, I have no issues.

I tried to point out to you in a gentle way that you're posting in the wrong thread.

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