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Bang Sue logo redesign ‘transparent’

Activist petitions State Audit Office

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand’s 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

The project has drawn widespread criticism over its costs amid claims that questionable methods were used in hiring the contractor — Unique Engineering and Construction Plc (Uniq).

Mr Saksayam told the House of Representatives that the procurement process was transparent.

He said due to public concerns about possible irregularities, a committee has been set up to look into the process.

Mr Saksayam was responding to Jirat Thongsuwan, an MP from the opposition Move Forward Party, who demanded an explanation for claims the cost of the project is overly…

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