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Bangkok has resolved to pay off debt on the BTS Green Line extension. Prepare an announcement in the Royal Gazette

Government House, "Chatchat" revealed after the Bangkok Council passed a resolution to pay off the debt of the BTS Green Line extension. Prepare an announcement in the Royal Gazette Ready to write a letter to the Ministry of Interior on 3 issues, including requesting additional money to pay off debt. Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok Referring to the case of the Bangkok Council resolution approving the use of accumulated funds of more than 23,488 million baht for Bangkok to pay off debt on the BTS Green Line extension, he said that after it had already passed the council. I will send it to him to sign. and will be announced in the Royal Gazette During this time, details will be negotiated. Both matters of receiving transfers and payment expenses which is in accordance with the resolution of the council There are 2 opinions that come out: be careful. and is beneficial to the people And do it in the shortest possible time. To reduce costs after a long time The executives have negotiated with Krung thep Thanakhom or KT and the private sector and will reach a conclusion within 1-2 weeks. You will know the time frame. At the same time, it will be done in parallel in 3 matters that must be reported to the Minister of Interior that the Bangkok Council has resolved to pay the debt for the E and M contract or the contract for the installation of work systems, electric train systems and mechanical systems.However, after the E and M contract is paid, matters that are pending in the Cabinet during the use of Section 44 will have to be changed. Because the outstanding matters include E and M debt as part of the conditions for renewing the concession contract. Therefore, matters pending in the Cabinet are no longer current matters. As for the third issue, there is the matter of creating additional financial support. will send it back This will allow the Ministry of Interior to consider taking further appropriate action. Source: Thai News Agency