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Time running out to fix latest parliament building defects
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Defects at the new parliament complex may not be fully addressed before its construction warranty expires on July 15, critics say, as they urge authorities to inspect the building before contractors are released from their obligations.
Key facts
- Defects at the new parliament complex may not be fully addressed before its construction warranty expires on July 15, critics say, as they urge authorities to inspect the building before contractors are released from their obligations.
- The issue was raised during a forum titled "New Parliament: Leaking Roofs, Rotten Wood, Who Is Responsible?"
- Mr Vilas, who said he had been examining the project since 2016, described it as one of the most problematic projects he had encountered
- He said the main contractor was initially given 900 days to complete the project and faced penalties of 12.2 million baht per day for delays
Summary
The issue was raised during a forum titled "New Parliament: Leaking Roofs, Rotten Wood, Who Is Responsible?" organised by the Third Council and broadcast live on Facebook on Friday. Speakers included former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas and former Democrat MPs Vilas Chanpitak and Watchara Petchthong.
Mr Watchara traced the project's origins to the tenure of former parliament president Chai Chidchob.