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Udon Thani Governor Inspects Na Phu Health Hospital Budget Scandal

Udon Thani Governor Inspects Na Phu Health Hospital Budget Scandal

Matichon•Society•1h ago

Reader Briefing

Udon Thani Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum led a joint inspection of the Ban Luang Health Promoting Hospital construction site after reports that funds were fully withdrawn while the project remained incomplete.

  • •Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum inspected the 39 million baht construction project at Ban Luang Health Promoting Hospital in Na Phu, Phen District, on October 17.
  • •The inspection followed complaints via the Damrongdhama Center and the Udon Thani Provincial Local Office regarding premature payments.
  • •The State Audit Office (SAO) found that the final two payment installments, totaling 15.46 million baht, were withdrawn despite unfinished work.
  • •Authorities are initiating criminal, disciplinary, and civil liability investigations against those involved.

Overview

  • •On October 17 at 1:30 PM, Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum inspected the construction of the Ban Luang Health Promoting Hospital in Na Phu, Phen District.
  • •Residents filed complaints through the Damrongdhama Center and the Udon Thani Provincial Local Office stating that Na Phu Subdistrict Administrative Organization paid the contractor before the work was finished.
  • •The total project budget is 39 million baht, with the 11th installment of 8.68 million baht and the 12th installment of 6.78 million baht paid out despite incomplete construction.
  • •The inspection revealed unfinished work including drainage gutters, floor and stair tiling, stair rails, sanitary ware, electrical systems, air conditioning, and ceiling and painting work.
  • •The State Audit Office ordered the contractor to stop work to conduct a full audit of the construction progress, the latest contract amendments, and potential fines.
  • •Police Colonel Pramote Chimluang ordered the establishment of an investigative team to gather evidence and submit a report to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) within 30 days.
  • •Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum directed three parallel actions: criminal proceedings via police and the State Audit Office, civil liability for damages, and disciplinary action overseen by the Phen District Chief.
  • •Phen District Chief Kanapot Pimkot is tasked with supervising disciplinary measures for permanent officials and administrative measures for political personnel.

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Key Entities

Person

Chaiwat Chuenkosum(ชัยวัฒน์ ชื่นโกสุม)
Governor of Udon Thani Province who led the inspection of the construction site.
Pramote Chimluang(ปราโมทย์ ฉิมหลวง)
Commander of the Udon Thani Provincial Police.
Chakaj Teamwong(ฉกาจน์ เทียมวงศ์)
Deputy Commander of the Udon Thani Provincial Police.
Adulchai Khaokham(อดุลย์ชัย ขาวขำ)
Inquiry Officer at Phen Police Station.
Kanapot Pimkot(คณพศ พิมพ์โคตร)
Chief District Officer of Phen District.
Chutima Sirichantaphan(ชุติมา ศิริจันทพันธุ์)
Deputy Auditor General Region 6.
Sukanya Phaengkwa(สุกัญญา แพงขวา)
Director of the Udon Thani State Audit Office.

Organization

State Audit Office(สตง.)
The agency responsible for auditing the project budget and identifying civil and criminal liability.
Na Phu Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.นาพู่)
The local government organization that made the payments to the contractor.
Udon Thani Damrongdhama Center(ศูนย์ดำรงค์ธรรม จ.อุดรธานี)
The center that received the complaints from the public regarding the construction.
Udon Thani Provincial Local Office(สนง.ท้องถิ่น จ.อุดรธานี)
The office that received complaints and reported the audit findings.
National Anti-Corruption Commission(ปปช.)
The body to which evidence of the case will be submitted within 30 days.
Phen Police Station(สภ.เพ็ญ)
The local police station handling the investigation into document forgery.
Phen Town Municipality(ทต.เพ็ญ)
The organization providing experts for the investigation committee.

Place

Ban Luang Health Promoting Hospital(รพ.สต.บ้านหลวง)
The site of the unfinished 39 million baht construction project.
Udon Thani Province(จ.อุดรธานี)ℹ️
The province where the construction project and investigation are located.
Phen District(อ.เพ็ญ)ℹ️
The district where the hospital construction is located.