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Chatchart Defends Policies, Warns of Corruption; 41 Officials Fired

Chatchart Defends Policies, Warns of Corruption; 41 Officials Fired

Khaosod•Politics•2d ago

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Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt refuted claims of neglecting major infrastructure projects, highlighting BTS debt repayment and hospital construction, while emphasizing his primary concern about corruption, which has led to 41 officials being dismissed.

  • •Bangkok Governor Chatchart Sittipunt defended his administration's infrastructure development, citing BTS debt payment of 37 billion baht and new hospital constructions.
  • •Chatchart identified corruption as his biggest concern, revealing that 41 officials have been dismissed from service.
  • •He also presented statistics showing a decline in corruption complaints over the past four years, attributing it to technology and improved transparency measures.
  • •The governor discussed the success of the 'Don't Mix' waste management project, which reduced daily waste by 1,000 tons.

Overview

  • •Chatchart Sittipunt met with the public at Stadium One on Thunthatthong Road, Bangkok.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt stated that paying 37 billion baht in BTS debt is a project larger than other mega-projects.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt mentioned the construction of new hospitals and the opening of five drainage tunnels.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt expressed that 'corruption' is the greatest concern during his tenure.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt reported that corruption complaints decreased from 106 cases in '66 to 32 cases in '69.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt announced that 41 officials were dismissed from public service due to corruption.
  • •The 'Don't Mix' waste project successfully reduced waste from 10,000 tons to 9,000 tons per day, resulting in lower disposal fees for participants.
  • •Chatchart Sittipunt implemented technological solutions and online platforms to combat corruption, leading to improved transparency in budgeting and procurement.

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Key Quotes

Chatchart Sittipunt
"First, I want to clarify the point that I am accused of not building 'major arteries.' The payment of 37 billion baht in debt to BTS is even bigger than a mega-project."
ก่อนอื่นขอเคลียร์ใจในประเด็นที่มีการกล่าวว่าตนไม่ทำ ‘เส้นเลือดใหญ่’ ซึ่งการชำระหนี้ บีทีเอส 3.7 หมื่นล้าน ยิ่งกว่าเมกะโปรเจ็กต์
Chatchart Sittipunt
"The biggest concern is 'corruption.'"
รับกังวลสุดคือ “คอร์รัปชัน”
Chatchart Sittipunt
"From year 66 there were 106 cases, year 67 there were 121 cases, year 68 there were 42 cases, and year 69 there were 32 cases."
จากปี 66 มี 106 เรื่อง ปี 67 มี 121 เรื่อง ปี 68 มี 42 เรื่อง และปี 69 มี 32 เรื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Chatchart Sittipunt(ชัชชาติ สิทธิพันธุ์)ℹ️
Governor of Bangkok, who discussed his administration's projects and concerns.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchai(รศ.นพ.ฉันชาย)
Brother of Governor Chatchart Sittipunt, who came to offer support.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Preechaya Sittipunt(รศ.ดร.ปรีชญา สิทธิพันธุ์)
Sister of Governor Chatchart Sittipunt, who came to offer support.

Organization

BTS(บีทีเอส)ℹ️
Transport company whose debt repayment was highlighted by Governor Chatchart.
Cost International
Organization that awarded a prize for public construction data disclosure.
Traffy Fondue(ทราฟฟี่ ฟองดูว์)
Platform used for reporting corruption complaints to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
ACT AI
AI system used to assess budget spending risks.
NACC(ปปช.)ℹ️
National Anti-Corruption Commission participating in the Bangkok Anti-Corruption Center.
DDPM(ปปท.)
Department of Provincial Administration participating in the Bangkok Anti-Corruption Center.
DSI(ปปป.)
Department of Special Investigation participating in the Bangkok Anti-Corruption Center.

Place

Stadium One(สเตเดียม วัน)
Location where Governor Chatchart Sittipunt met with the public.