Speaking at Government House after an urgent meeting on construction safety, Mr Anutin said that the incidents had caused public alarm and posed serious risks to lives and property.
He instructed the Transport Ministry to cancel the contracts, pursue legal action and blacklist the construction contractor based on advice from the Council of State and the Office of the Attorney General. He said this action aims to restore public confidence and reassure foreign investors.
Mr Anutin expressed concern as the same contractor has been linked to multiple serious accidents over the past 10 months
,Thailand:PM ends Italian-Thai contracts after deadly crane collapses
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an urgent meeting with relevant agencies on construction safety at Government House, Bangkok, on Thursday following two fatal crane collapses. (Photo: Government House)
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul holds an urgent meeting with relevant agencies on construction safety at Government House, Bangkok, on Thursday following two fatal crane collapses. (Photo: Government House)
Apart from terminating contracts with this contractor, the Ministry of Transport will also take legal action against it, including blacklisting. Contract termination will be carried out according to existing legal procedures and the advice of the Comptroller General’s Department.
The Prime Minister said that the Government would also proceed as per the advice and guidance of the Council of State and the Office of the Attorney General to protect public interest, ensure people’s safety, and boost international confidence.
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