Government House, “Anutin” still hasn’t seen the letter from the Bangkok Council. Approved budget of 23.4 billion to pay off BTS debt. Not answering whether or not this will affect negotiations on the Green Line contract or not. Insist that everything must be in accordance with the law.
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Mentioning the resolution of the Bangkok Council Green light to use 23.4 billion to pay off debt from the BTS Green Line which is a part of the bus and mechanical system or signaling system (E and M) that Bangkok has previously owed to BTS, that there has not been a report of such matter yet and will further question Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok.
The Ministry of Interior will propose solutions to amend the law. Regarding the renewal of the BTS Green Line contract or not? The Minister of Interior said everything was in accordance with the law. As for whether the payment of such a sum of money affects the material matters regarding the ne
gotiations for the Green Line train or not. He doesn’t know where he came from. It is a matter of Bangkok and the concessionaire.
‘If it’s a budget issue, the BMA will have to come up with the proposal. Because all negotiations have already been carried out. I will say that the Cabinet It must be considered incorrect. Therefore, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration must set up the matter based on the law and everything correct. Because if based on the law And correctness will not be a problem,’ Mr. Anutin said.
As for the negotiations on the Green Line As for the Ministry of Interior, what is its position? The Minister of Interior said that the Interior Ministry has no right to agree or disagree. Everything must be in accordance with the Bangkok contracting party. Proposed, there must be a legal basis supporting that what is being done is correct. Requires certification and inspection Including asking for opinions from relevant agencies. In this case, there must be an agency such as the Ministry of Trans
port.
Mr. Anutin mentioned the case of the Constitutional Court in the case of Mr. Saksayam Chidchob, former Minister of Transport. and former secretary-general of the Bhumjai Party Regarding shares of Buri Charoen Construction Company There is a private plane that will be purchased by Mr. Anutin. He said, “You have to ask Mr. Saksayam”.
Source: Thai News Agency