Lawyer Jam on Saimai 43 Communication Failure

Prachachat•Politics•7d ago

Reader Briefing

MP Sasinan Thamnitinan analyzed the conflict in Saimai Soi 43, attributing the unrest to failed communication between state agencies and residents regarding flood prevention measures.

•Sasinan Thamnitinan visited Saimai Soi 43 to investigate conflicts arising from the construction of an asphalt flood barrier.
•The conflict occurred on the night of Wednesday, September 30, after residents found their alley blocked without prior notice.
•Sasinan Thamnitinan identified a communication breakdown between the Saimai District Office and the central government.
•The incident highlighted the need for rapid communication and local consultation during crisis management to prevent unnecessary costs.

Overview

•Sasinan Thamnitinan visited Saimai Soi 43 following events that occurred on the night of Wednesday, September 30.
•Saimai District Office personnel poured asphalt to create a high mound blocking the entrance of Saimai Soi 43 starting around 6:00 PM.
•Residents of Saimai Soi 43, including those in Res Saimai and Cher Saimai Ratchathani 9 villages, had faced high flood levels for over 4-5 days.
•Residents gathered to question the asphalt work because no notification had been provided to community representatives.
•Sasinan Thamnitinan stated that Saimai District Office received orders and guidelines from the central government, but communication regarding the flood barrier location was mistaken.
•The lack of clear communication led to resident anxiety, misunderstanding, and emotional clashes.
•Sasinan Thamnitinan warned that poor coordination leads to redundant work and unnecessary state expenditures.
•Sasinan Thamnitinan emphasized that state crisis management must be fast, clear, and include listening to local residents.

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Key Quotes

Sasinan Thamnitinan

"State budgets must be used worthily."

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Key Entities

Person

Sasinan Thamnitinan(ศศินันท์ ธรรมนิฐินันท์)

An MP for Bangkok from the People's Party, also known as Lawyer Jam.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party to which MP Sasinan Thamnitinan belongs.

Saimai District Office(สำนักงานเขตสายไหม)

The local government agency that executed the asphalt pouring based on central government guidelines.

Place

Saimai Soi 43(ซอยสายไหม 43)

The location where asphalt was poured to create a flood barrier, leading to local conflict.

Res Saimai Village(หมู่บ้านเรสสายไหม)

A residential village located in the Saimai Soi 43 area.

Cher Saimai Ratchathani 9 Village(หมู่บ้านเฌอสายไหม รัชธานี 9)

A residential village located in the Saimai Soi 43 area.