NACC and SAO inspect Samut Songkhram road project over sand quality

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The NACC and State Audit Office inspected a highway expansion project in Samut Songkhram following public complaints about construction materials.

•The NACC and State Audit Office inspected the Highway 3093 expansion project in Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram.
•The project has a budget of 619 million Baht and aims to expand the road from 2 to 4 lanes over 10.3 kilometers.
•Residents filed complaints alleging that the sand used for filling the road did not match the construction design.
•Initial inspections by the NACC and State Audit Office found no immediate irregularities or evidence of corruption.

•Kanjana Kamsuwann and Wiranya Thongkhiao led officials to inspect the Highway 3093 expansion project (Pak Tho-Tha Nam Samut Songkhram) on July 20.
•The Samut Songkhram Highway District explained the project involves expanding the road from 2 to 4 lanes over 10.3 kilometers with a budget of 619 million Baht.
•The construction contract (No. SP.1/28) began on August 19, 2025, and is scheduled to end on October 7, 2027, with a duration of 780 days.
•Kanjana Kamsuwann stated that initial on-site inspections found sand being used, but further documentation from the Department of Highways is required to verify standards.
•Onuma Suwannarak reported that current inspections of documents and on-site work show procedures are following regulations, with no evidence of damage or corruption.
•The NACC will review the project's layout, details, and median price provided by the Department of Highways to ensure contract compliance.
•The NACC and State Audit Office will continue to monitor the project and respond to any additional complaints to ensure transparency in state budget spending.

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NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The National Anti-Corruption Commission responsible for investigating corruption and inspecting the Highway 3093 project.

State Audit Office(สตง.)

The government audit body that joined the NACC in inspecting the expenditure of the road construction project.

Samut Songkhram Highway District(แขวงทางหลวงสมุทรสงคราม)

The agency that provided explanations regarding the project's scope and budget.

Department of Highways(กรมทางหลวง)

The agency responsible for the project's design, supervision through its construction bureau, and providing technical documents to the NACC.

Bureau of Survey and Design, Department of Highways(สำนักสำรวจและออกแบบ กรมทางหลวง)

The entity that designed the Highway 3093 expansion project.

Highway Construction Bureau 1, Department of Highways(สำนักก่อสร้างทางที่ 1 กรมทางหลวง)

The entity responsible for supervising the construction work of the project.

Kanjana Kamsuwann(น.ส.กาญจนา คำสุวรรณ)

Director of the NACC Office in Samut Songkhram Province.

Wiranya Thongkhiao(น.ส.วิรัญญา ทองเขียว)

Director of the State Audit Office in Samut Songkhram Province.

Onuma Suwannarak(นางอรอุมา สุวรรณรักษ์)

Director of a group within the State Audit Office in Samut Songkhram Province.

Samut Songkhram(สมุทรสงคราม)ℹ️

The province where the road construction project and inspections took place.

Amphawa District(อำเภออัมพวา)ℹ️

The district where the Highway 3093 construction project is located.

Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️

One of the provinces connected by the Highway 3093 expansion project.