Senator Urges Parliament to Fix Building Before July 15 Warranty Expires

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

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Senators demand action on Parliament building repairs before warranty expires, citing numerous defects and potential taxpayer cost.

•Senators are urging the Parliament President to pressure the contractor for building repairs before the warranty expires on July 15, 2026.
•Numerous defects, estimated to cost 10 million THB, have been identified on both the Senate and House of Representatives sides of the building.
•Concerns are raised about the contractor's inaction despite the impending warranty expiration and severe issues like water leaks and broken toilets.

•On July 8, 2026, Senator Sontorn Pruksapipat made a statement regarding the Parliament building's warranty.
•The Parliament building's warranty with the contractor is set to expire on July 15, 2026.
•Approximately 500 repair items were identified on the Senate side and another 500 on the House of Representatives side, with estimated repair costs of 10 million THB.
•The building repairs are currently within the warranty period.
•Senator Sontorn Pruksapipat urged the Parliament President to exert pressure on the contractor to undertake the repairs.
•Senator Nanthana Nanthavaropas questioned the contractor's inaction, highlighting ongoing issues like water leaks and broken toilets.
•If repairs are not completed before July 15, 2026, the Parliament will have to bear the costs themselves, potentially leading to unnecessary taxpayer expenses.
•Senator Nanthana Nanthavaropas suggested that the lack of action might be a cover-up to assist the contractor.

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นายสุนทร พฤกษพิพัฒน์

"Mocks, 'Don't be too considerate.'"

แซะอย่าเกรงใจมากนัก

น.ส.นันทนา นันทวโรภาส

"Why so quiet? It rains, water leaks, toilets are unusable, toilets are broken, yet nothing is done. Is this a cover-up to help each other?"

ทำไมเงียบขนาดนี้ ฝนตก น้ำรั่ว ส้วมใช้ไม่ได้ ส้วมแตก แต่ไม่ดำเนินการอะไร เป็นการปิดกลบช่วยเหลือกันหรือไม่

น.ส.นันทนา นันทวโรภาส

"We are trying to protect taxpayer money, but those in power are not acting."

เราพยายามปกป้องภาษีประชาชน แต่ผู้มีอำนาจไม่ดำเนินการ

Senator(สว.)

A member of the Thai Senate who raised concerns about the Parliament building's repairs.

Parliament President(ปธ.รัฐสภา)

The head of the Thai Parliament, urged by Senators to address the building contractor's negligence.

Sontorn Pruksapipat(สุนทร พฤกษพิพัฒน์)

A Senator who publicly commented on the Parliament building's warranty expiry and the contractor's lack of action.

Senator(สมาชิกวุฒิสภา)

Refers to members of the upper house of the Thai Parliament, including Senator Sontorn Pruksapipat and Senator Nanthana Nanthavaropas.

Member of the House of Representatives(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร)

Members of the lower house of the Thai Parliament, whose section of the Parliament building also requires repairs.

Nanthana Nanthavaropas(น.ส.นันทนา นันทวโรภาส)

A Senator who criticized the contractor's delay in repairing the Parliament building and questioned potential collusion.

Contractor(ผู้รับเหมา)

The company responsible for constructing and currently expected to repair the Parliament building under warranty.

Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction Public Company Limited(บริษัท ซิโน-ไทย เอ็นจีเนียริ่ง แอนด์ คอนสตรัคชั่น จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

The specific company identified as the contractor for the Parliament building, facing criticism for insufficient repairs.

Parliament Building(อาคารรัฐสภา)

The legislative building in Thailand facing significant repair needs.