SRT clarified to change the Bang Sue Grand Station signboard, 33 million, expensive because the structure had to be demolished. dismantling the new glass wall Not just changing the label, repeating this price is worth it!
from the dramatic case Changing the name of Bang Sue Central Station to the name of Bangkok Apiwat Central Station with a budget of over 33 million baht.
Latest (3 Jan. 23) State Railway of Thailand come out to clarify such cases that the railway has followed the government procurement procedures with regard to the benefits of use including the value of the budget and must be correct according to engineering principles to ensure the safety of the station’s structure and service users
The State Railways also clarified that the price determination of the State Railways was carried out by setting up a committee. In considering the details of determining the budget that will be used in this construction. totaling more than 33,169,726.39 baht
In part of the reason that the train Indicates that procurement must be open. Because of the project to create a sign for the name of the central station of Bangkok Apiwat and the logo of the State Railway of Thailand According to the regulations of the Comptroller General’s Department And there is urgency, therefore, it must be completed as soon as possible.
The State Railway of Thailand informed that the construction of this time The scope of work has been defined in a variety of ways. It’s not just regarding changing the nameplate. But also includes the preparation of the power system, demolition, which is detailed. and must be careful to make the project careful and completed on time
The scope of work that requires the budget for this creation consists of
– Structural Engineering Demolition of the old Bang Sue Central Station sign Demolition of existing glass walls and aluminum glass frames Demolition of the lighting system of the original sign Including production And install a new steel frame to hold the letters because the length of the new sign is longer
– Production and installation of new signs Installation of new glass panels and aluminum glass frames including architecture and the installation of the new sign’s lighting system
– Work during the warranty period for defects and defects Including taking care of the lighting system of the sign for 1 year
In making this new sign, the State Railway of Thailand installed station name plates on 2 sides, with 24 Thai characters on each side, 31 English characters, and 2 train emblems, including 110 characters in both languages and 2 logos. The production of letters uses milky white acrylic materials, raised edges and hidden lights behind the sign. and the railway emblem with a height of 7 meters
Changing the station sign this time It’s a change to a large label. This job is difficult and requires careful construction. The employer must have duties and responsibilities. To complete the work on time, which is 150 days or 5 months.
The railway asked the public to be confident. The creation of new station signs this time Prepared for the benefit of the state and the people, and the construction must be in accordance with the procedures. taking into account safety and suitability as well
