Sophon: Parliament Ceiling Collapse Caused by AC Water

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

House Speaker Sophon Saram states that a ceiling collapse at the Parliament cafeteria was caused by air conditioner condensation rather than structural failure or warranty issues.

•A ceiling collapse occurred at the Parliament cafeteria on level B2.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning inspected the site on September 14.
•The cause was identified as water condensation from air conditioner pipes causing smartboard swelling and screw failure.
•House Speaker Sophon Saram denied that the incident was related to the building's warranty expiration.

Overview

•On September 14, officials from the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning inspected the ceiling collapse at the Parliament cafeteria level B2.
•The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning found that air conditioner pipes caused condensation that made the smartboard ceiling swell, leading to small screws coming loose.
•Sophon Saram stated that the 10-billion Parliament structure remains strong and the incident was a result of usage rather than structural failure.
•Sophon Saram stated that the areas along air conditioner pipes will receive additional care following the recommendations of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning to use larger screws.
•Sophon Saram denied that the incident was linked to the building being out of warranty, describing it as a matter of usage life and maintenance.
•Sophon Saram urged officials and visitors to have 100% confidence in the safety of the Parliament building.

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Key Entities

Person

Sophon Saram(โสภณ ซารัมย์)ℹ️

The Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Organization

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

The government agency that inspected the structural integrity of the Parliament building.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where the ceiling collapse occurred at the B2 level cafeteria.