News Forum - Sign of corruption? Bangkok station’s US$1-million name change

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When His Majesty the King renamed Bang Sue Grand Station, “Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal,” in September, some quiet questions were asked if the Bangkok station’s US$1-million name change was really necessary. Yesterday, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has been obliged to assure a puzzled public that an investigation into the 33 million baht (US$1 million) cost of the new name plate will be fair and honest. An investigating committee comprised of representatives from the Engineering Institute of Thailand, the Architects’ Council of Thailand, the Council of Engineers of Thailand and the Comptroller’s Department will run their finger down the column […]

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The party also asked why the SRT didn’t install the new name at the station to start with.

Haha ...exactly!