Sophon Confirms Parliament Cafeteria Safety After Ceiling Collapse

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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House Speaker Sophon Sarum confirms the structural integrity of the Parliament cafeteria following a ceiling collapse on floor B2.

•Sophon Sarum stated the Parliament cafeteria structure is strong and safe.
•The ceiling collapse was caused by condensation from air conditioning pipes and small screw heads.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning inspected the site on September 14.
•Sophon Sarum dismissed claims that the incident was related to the building's warranty expiration.

•On September 14, officials from the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning inspected the site.
•The ceiling collapse occurred because water droplets from air conditioning pipes caused the smartboard ceiling to swell.
•Small screw heads contributed to the likelihood of the ceiling panels detaching.
•Sophon Sarum ordered the replacement of existing screws with larger screws in areas along air conditioning pipes.
•Sophon Sarum stated that building maintenance is necessary based on the age of usage and is unrelated to the building warranty.
•Sophon Sarum asserts that the structural integrity of the Parliament cafeteria is strong.
•Sophon Sarum asked officials and visitors to have 100% confidence in the safety of the building.

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Sophon Sarum(โสภณ ซารัมย์)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives who oversees the office and safety of the Parliament.

Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning(กรมโยธาธิการและผังเมือง)ℹ️

The government agency that inspected the Parliament cafeteria structure and provided technical recommendations.

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the cafeteria ceiling collapse occurred on floor B2.