Phichit NACC inspects 19.9 million baht road repair project

Khaosod•Society•9d ago

Reader Briefing

The Phichit NACC is investigating the Phichit Highways District's plan to spend 19.9 million baht on road repairs following public suspicion.

•The Phichit NACC and Strong Club members inspected road repair projects totaling 19.9 million baht.
•The project covers two sections of Highway 113 on the Phichit-Taphan Hin route.
•Phichit Highways District Director Thawatchai Muenhong cited road deformation and rutting as the reason for repairs.
•The Phichit NACC will further investigate the procurement process to ensure transparency.

•Social media users in Phichit Province questioned a 19.9 million baht budget for repairing two sections of Highway 113, claiming the roads were still in good condition.
•The proposed repairs cover two sections: a 0.798 km stretch in front of Phichit Provincial Hall and a 0.875 km stretch before Taphan Hin District.
•Ms. Thanaporn Tangchan of the Phichit NACC and members of the Strong Club visited Mr. Thawatchai Muenhong, Director of the Phichit Highways District, for clarification.
•The Phichit NACC requested reasons for the project's necessity, the use of the IN PLACE method despite only one qualified contractor in Phichit, and an audit of the E-Building procurement process.
•Mr. Thawatchai Muenhong demonstrated that the asphalt surface suffered Type 2 damage (deformation) with rutting depths averaging 12-15 mm, which could cause accidents.
•The clarification meeting and site visit occurred on September 1, 2026.
•The Phichit NACC will conduct further detailed inspections of the Phichit Highways District to ensure budget transparency and regularity.

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Phichit NACC(ป.ป.ช.พิจิตร)

The National Anti-Corruption Commission office in Phichit Province investigating road repair budgets.

Phichit Highways District(แขวงทางหลวงพิจิตร)

The agency responsible for the 19.9 million baht road repair project on Highway 113.

Phichit Strong Club(ชมรม Strong จิตพอเพียงต้านทุจริตจังหวัดพิจิตร)

A local anti-corruption group that joined the Phichit NACC in the site inspection.

Phichit(พิจิตร)ℹ️

The province where the road repair projects and NACC inspection took place.

Taphan Hin(ตะพานหิน)ℹ️

A district in Phichit Province located along Highway 113.

Thanaporn Tangchan(ธนภร แตงจันทร์)

A Senior Professional Anti-Corruption Officer of the Phichit NACC.

Thawatchai Muenhong(ธวัชชัย หมื่นโฮ้ง)

The Director of the Phichit Highways District.