Thailand’s State Railways announced the change of Bang Sue Central Station signboard for 33 million baht, following regulations and seizing benefits.

Thailand State Railways clarified the sign change of Bang Sue Grand Station, using a budget of 33 million baht, following government procurement procedures. take into account the benefits of using balance sheet value AND correctness according to engineering principles is important.

Date January 3, 2023 from the case of criticism Thailand State Railways Sign a contract for a private company using a budget of 33 million baht to change the license plate From “Bang Sue Central Station” to “Krungthep Apiwat Central Station”

The State Railways of Thailand clarified that “the design of the nameplate of Bangkok Central Station Apiwat and the logo of the State Railways of Thailand” was carried out in accordance with government procurement procedures. taking into account the advantages of using budget value And correctness according to engineering principles is important.

According to social media, the news of the State Railways of Thailand has signed a contract for a private company. Using a budget of 33 million baht to change the nameplate of Bang Sue Central Station to Krungthep Apiwat Central Station. Thailand State Railways is keen to point out that the Bangkok Central Station Apiwat nameplate and Thailand State Railways logo project Managed strictly in accordance with government procurement procedures. both central price procurement process taking into account the benefits of using budget value adjusted according to engineering principles to ensure the safety of the facility within the service users station And suitable for being an important railway travel center of the region is important

Regarding the determination of the average price, the State Railway of Thailand has established a committee to draw up the scope of work and the average price. According to the specific order Kor.812/2565 of December 6, 2022, with consideration of the details of the estimate relating to the type, amount, quantity, packing list, various materials, labor costs to be used in the calculation relating to construction works . according to the procurement process It is in accordance with the average price and the regulations of the Comptroller General Department. represented the total amount (including 7% VAT) in the amount of 33,169,726.39 baht The above price includes the provisional amount in the amount of 1,627,662.60 baht. Will be paid only when the employer orders to carry out For the installation and demolition of roofing materials instead of glass walls, such as transparent acrylic wall panels, etc., to prevent wind or rain from entering the station building. Pending production and installation of new glazing In the event that new glazing can be produced and installed within 90 days, the Provisional Amount of that item, the employer shall not order the contractor to carry out and the contractor will not be able to request. The railway will also be able to save part of the salary.

For the reason that the train is to be open to procurement specifically Because of the plan to make the nameplate of Bangkok Central Station 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, must be completed as soon as possible.

during the scoping process The committee prepares a draft of the scope of work and the average price of the project. The scope of the work has been defined in various ways. It’s not just about changing the nameplate. It also includes lighting installation, demolition work, which is delicate and needs to be carefully improved. Including a warranty against defects to make the project careful Completed as scheduled that has the full scope of work consisting of

Work Part 1 Engineering Structure Work Demolition of Old Bang Sue Central Station Sign Both in Thai and English Demolition of Existing Glazing and Aluminum Windows Demolition of Lighting System of Original Sign New Steel Frame Production and Installation post holder to increase the length of the sign

Work part 2, production of new signs Installation of new glass panels and aluminum glass frames and other assembly work related to this work architecture Detailed drawings with calculations and installation of new nameplates and the installation of the new sign lighting system bear names Both Thai and English in accordance with the requirements of suburban railway project (red line), section Bang Sue – Rangsit, contract 1

Part 3 of the work during the defective warranty period which includes maintenance of the sign lighting system for 365 days (12 months)

In addition, in preparing the Krungthep Apiwat Central Station nameplate, the State Railway of Thailand also installed station nameplates on both sides, both on the dome in front of Krungthep Aphiwat Central Station, on the east side and on the west side. There are 24 Thai vowel letters on each side, 31 English letters on each side, and 1 railway emblem. Which, if you combine both sides, Thai fonts will be installed, including 48 fonts, English fonts, a total of 62 fonts, and 2 railway emblems

The details of the letters on the plate required for royal grants As for the name in Thai characters, it is 3 meters high, 2.6 meters wide and 40 centimeters thick, with a total length of 60 meters, according to the number of letters in the name real. The English letters are 2.1 meters high, 2.2 meters wide and 40 centimeters thick. The letters are produced with milky white acrylic materials, raised edges and hidden lights behind the railway sign with a height of 7 meters, also it is permitted

Importantly, the name sign of Bangkok Central Station Apiwat. considered a large sign length of the name and the number of characters increased from the original In addition, the letter sign is installed with a steel frame to hold the letter on the back. The steel frame is attached to the column which carries the weight in the building. and penetrated the glass wall to hold each letter But the glass wall is a glass thicker than 10 millimeters that can not drill new holes. Therefore, it is necessary to replace the already installed glass wall with a new glass wall which must be specially cast. Wherein the glass wall is to be cast into a glass plate with holes drilled to fit the anchor point of the steel frame and each letter in advance.

“In particular, the demolition of the (old) sign of Bang Sue Grand Station, including the demolition of the (old) glass wall and the installation of the (new) sign of Krungthep Aphiwat Central Station, including the installation of the glass wall (new) are also effected. Installation of an electric cable car (suspended harness) with a length of 6 meters, including moving the working point in the amount of 4 baskets (sets), the height of the sign is about 28 meters above ground level, the height is equivalent for a 9-story building, the weight that needs to be lifted to install more than 7 tons is a difficult job and requires special care.”

At the same time, the contractor must have duties and responsibilities. Complete the operation according to the period specified by the contract for 150 days (5 months) and warranty defects. It includes maintenance work on the sign’s lighting system for 365 days (12 months). At the start of the work, the contractor must present an operational plan for approval within 15 days of the start date of the work. In the work plan, the installation work only needs to be specified for the letter sign frame. Bangkok Central Station Aphiwat Both Thai and English on both sides of the station building With the installation of the railway logo to be completed within 90 days, and must complete the rest of the work according to the contract within the period specified in the contract until the end of the 150 day contract

Finally, the State Railways of Thailand would like to ensure this The project to make the nameplates of Bangkok Apiwat Central Station and this time the logo of the State Railways of Thailand. He worked primarily for the benefit of the state and the people. It is also correct in accordance with government procurement procedures in all respects. in addition to taking into account the beauty, safety, suitable to be the center of the best railway system in the country and the next region