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SRT defends logo rework costs

Bang Sue Grand Station, Bangkok. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Friday explained why it adopted a “specific” method in finding a contractor to install a nameplate and undergo a logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

The rail agency came under heavy fire after it was revealed that the work would cost 33 million baht. The project, criticised for being costly and for possibly using questionable methods for hiring a contractor, drew attention from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Unique Engineering and Construction Plc (Uniq) was hired for the redesign project, which follows His Majesty the King renaming the station as “Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal” in September.

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