The Minister of Interior is ready to support Bangkok works seamlessly. Regarding the Green Line electric train issue, M.T.1 emphasizes taking every step in accordance with the law, while BMA is ready to take action regarding electric train fares in accordance with government guidelines.
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, along with Mr. Songsak Thongsri, Deputy Minister of Interior. Travel to Bangkok City Hall On the occasion of coming to inspect the government and give policy to Bangkok. with Mr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok and executive committee Bangkok welcomes you We had a meeting with the management team. Bureau directors and heads of various district groups in Bangkok.
The Governor of Bangkok said that Bangkok is an agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior. There are 3 related matters: 1. The Ministry of Interior is the supervisor and person who connects us with the government. We have things that go through the Ministry of Interior. For example, regarding the BTS Skytrain, we have to do things through the Ministry of Interior. Including overseeing the use of various budgets provided by the government. Including various policies From the Cabinet to Bangkok The Minister of Interior will oversee this. 2. There are many other agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior that must work in cooperation with Bangkok. Whether it is the Department of Provincial Administration Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Local government promotion organization Metropolitan Electricity Authority Metropolitan Waterworks Authority Every organization will have an impact on the well-being of the people of Bangkok, making seamless coordination an important matter. And 3. Bangkok has a border area with 6 provinces, including Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Chachoengsao, and Samut Sakhon. Management of Bangkok and surrounding provinces Under the supervision of the Interior Ministry, it will have related results in many matters. Whether it is wastewater, garbage, traffic, flooding, therefore coordination between the 6 provinces and Bangkok is important. Delivering policy and inspecting government affairs of the faculty this time It will make our work seamless. and working for the highest benefit of the people
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said he was ready to support it. and respect the policies of the Governor of Bangkok, which is one of the matters that must be implemented is to solve the problem of green cable electrical knots that still has a discussion process But please be assured that it will be carried out to benefit the people. that operation Emphasize that if the matter can be explained according to the law, then everything can be moved forward.
The Governor of Bangkok further stated the issue of the Green Line that At this time, we are waiting for the Bangkok Council to summarize the solution and will bring the matter to the Ministry of Interior because according to Section 44, the Interior Ministry must be the one to present the matter to the Cabinet. But if the debt is to be separated into 2 parts, namely, the debt for the installation of the signaling system (EandM) from the debt for the operation and maintenance (OandM), however, you will have to wait for the Bangkok Council again. Because of various contracts If there is a debt obligation The council must approve. If you have clear steps, it's not difficult. And the government will probably expedite this matter more as well.
As for collecting money for the second extension, this matter has already been prepared. But we have to wait and see the overall policy of the government whether to reduce fares or not collect money. As for the current debt burden, we must look at the legal aspect of how much to pay and how to pay, which is the fact that there will actually be bus operations during the extension period. But there are various processes for paying the money. The good thing is that the Special Committee that the Bangkok Council set up is under consideration. Because in the end, the Bangkok Council must approve the use of budget funds. believe in the future The private sector will play an important role in investment. and the state will support some By being fair to all parties In order to make the train travel quickly.
The Minister of Interior also spoke about the current flood disaster in many provinces. Please be assured that the Interior Ministry has instructed provincial governors to take close care. and coordinate various assistance. In the afternoon, he will go to a meeting with governors of other provinces that are at risk of flooding. Department of Defense to prepare to deal with it.
Source: Thai News Agency