Public slams OAG over building collapse narrative

MGR Online•General•23d ago

Reader Briefing

Public backlash intensifies as the Office of the Auditor General faces allegations of structural negligence regarding its collapsed new headquarters.

•The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building collapsed during construction between March and April 2025.
•Engineering reports cite human error, including substandard materials and design flaws, rather than just earthquake vibrations.
•Legal proceedings are underway against 23 individuals and entities, with over 129 million THB in compensation paid.

•The Office of the Auditor General building collapsed due to substandard concrete, incorrect reinforcing steel placement, and design deficiencies, resulting in a total structural failure.
•The Office of the Auditor General stated on March 20 that the damage originated from earthquake vibrations, leading to widespread public disbelief.
•The Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Finance to monitor civil, criminal, and administrative lawsuits in order to recover state budget funds.
•The Office of the Auditor General and related parties have paid 129,855,093 THB in compensation to affected individuals, resulting in ongoing insurance and surety bond recovery efforts.
•The Office of the Auditor General has officially terminated construction and construction supervision contracts, causing the cessation of all building works.
•The Office of the Auditor General faces intense public criticism regarding institutional credibility and ethical accountability following the structural failure.
•The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission are currently investigating potential corruption and fraudulent business practices related to the project.

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Dr. Surachet Pravinwongwuth

"That is wrong! The OAG claims it 'subsided due to earthquake vibrations,' but the reality is: it failed due to design and construction errors."

ไม่ใช่ละ! สตง. ดันบอกว่า “ทรุดตัวอันสืบเนื่องมาจากแรงสั่นสะเทือนแผ่นดินไหว“ แต่ความเป็นจริงคือ: ผิดพลาดจากการออกแบบและ/หรือก่อสร้าง

Office of the Auditor General (OAG)(สำนักงานการตรวจเงินแผ่นดิน)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for the failed construction of its new headquarters, currently under legal and public scrutiny.

Cabinet of Thailand(คณะรัฐมนตรี)ℹ️

The governing body directing the Ministry of Finance to pursue legal action and recover state funds lost in the building project.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

The ministry tasked by the Cabinet with oversight of the civil, criminal, and administrative cases against responsible parties.

Surachet Pravinwongwuth(ดร. สุรเชษฐ์ ประวีณวงศ์วุฒิ)

A politician and transport engineering expert who publicly challenged the OAG's official account of the building collapse.