Bangkok: The Minister of Interior followed up on the removal of the remains of a construction crane on a tall building near the expressway entrance and exit at Din Daeng Toll Plaza. It was found that the way the crane was attached to the tall building was strong. He emphasized that the Expressway Authority of Thailand will open the route as soon as possible for the public to travel conveniently.
According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Deputy Minister of Interior Sabida Thaiset, followed up on the removal of the remains of a construction crane on a high-rise building near the entrance/exit of the Din Daeng Expressway. Mr. Surachet Laopoolsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), reported that from the assessment of the work and the joint inspection with experts from Bangkok, it was found that the crane was secured to the high-rise building and an additional layer of fastening was added to the crane to ensure safety during the cutting of the crane into pieces, making it convenient to move. The high-rise building contractor will do its best during the traffic closure period to proceed according to the plan, with safety as the number one priority.
Mr. Anutin said that when it is assessed that it is definitely safe, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) governor will consider opening traffic as soon as possible to make it convenient for people to travel because this route is the main route for traveling in and out of Bangkok.
The governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand said that even though the Expressway Authority of Thailand was not directly involved in the incident, it was willing to provide assistance and facilitate the transportation of equipment, including the dismantling of the tall building crane, and was ready to cooperate with all relevant agencies so that people could return to using the route as normal as soon as possible, with safety as a top priority.