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Sophon Saram, sitting at the head of the transport commissioner Discussion of the Green Line Concession Contract Does not agree to renew the 30-year contract, referring to Bangkok, does not listen to many topics and the public does not benefit, aim for the 65 rate baht, only 45 baht should be charged. Obtain a loan Point out that the contract resolution process is to stack old and new things, to support Bangkok to be able to manage themselves, it should not give good things to the private.
At 1:00 pm on November 26, 2020, at the Sathan Sappaya Council, Mr. Sophon Saram, MP Buriram. Bhumjaithai Party As Chairman of the Transportation Commission The House of Representatives revealed that the Commission has invited relevant bodies such as the Ministry of Transportation. Ministry of Finance and Bangkok, to clarify the extension of the MRT Green Line Concession Agreement, initially, the Commission does not agree with the renewal of said contract between Bangkok and the Bangkok Mass Transportation System (BTSC).
Subsequently, the resolution of the Commission will be presented to the relevant bodies, such as the Ministry of Transportation. Ministry of Finance Ministry of the Interior And if the council members think This issue is important to request a motion. To review the draft Y can be considered as a question at the general meeting. But if the council members still think this is not enough This could lead to a debate of mistrust. Regarding the education commission or not. It is at the proposal of the council And this commission already has the power to study. All of which are normal parliamentary procedures.
“I asked Bangkok about the renewal of said contract what was the reason for considering such a concession. What do the people and the state get? And if the contract is not renewed, what benefits will the people and the state lose? In which the absurd words of Bangkok and the Ministry of Transport have conflicts, and Bangkok cannot hear them. “
Recommend charging the maximum 45 baht enough.
Especially the question of determining the highest rate at 65 baht, Bangkok just clarified that it came from asking people and most of the people said that they could get it with that price. Ministry of Transport There are concerns about this. Due to the cabinet (Cabinet) resolution in 2018 for Bangkok and the Ministry of Transport to integrate together Promote a common ticketing system in Thailand Electric train in the scope of the Ministry of Transport does not have to pay the entrance fee not at all, but the BMA found that the entrance fee was several times That this point Bangkok cannot answer
“Personally, I think that the maximum amount of 45 baht should be enough. Because the Green Line has long been a breakeven point, 45 baht comes from the volume of traffic that the Green Line trains have a lot of passengers. Yes the price stays low but a lot of people use it, it is likely to live. “
“Treasury” Guarantee Points: You Can Find A Loan For Bangkok
As for the reason Bangkok needs to expand the concession. It was clarified that because BMA could not assume the total liability of 107 billion baht. The Commission could not hear. Because the electric train is a public service The government has to provide guarantees and sources of financing to obtain loans anyway.
For this reason, he asked the Ministry of Finance that why not seek financing for Bangkok so that Bangkok can pay yourself? Why have to take it to the private sector to make a concession? What could cost the state its benefits Because the Green Line train is assessed to be Capable of creating for the state in the amount of 5 billion baht / year when the concession expires
I doubt there is a new contract that will overlap the original contract.
While reviewing the contract Consulted with the Attorney General It has been clarified that said concession is not an amendment to the original concession contract. It is the execution of the Chief Order of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) No. 3/2562 on the implementation of the Green Line Project. The Commission agreed that there is a review in essence. Because there is an extension of the contract and the extension of the green line train has been increased from the original As if a new contract arises AND combined with the period of the 30-year concession contract, the Commission considers that This contract extension is useless .
However, at this meeting there was no resolution on whether to agree or disagree with the extension of the green line concession contract. Because some clarifications such as the Public Debt Management Office (SAO) did not come to clarify this time. And Bangkok still hasn’t answered all the questions. Therefore, having to wait for both agencies to send written explanations later. These concessions should not be renewed.
“Green Line Metro It is the main route Because the nucleus passes through the city center Why bring good things to private investors? Why does the state not take care of itself? And in today’s meeting Bangkok was not completely clear. We do not give good things to the private sector, the State should give good things to the people. But if you are going to go up, that’s fine. But it must answer all the questions And I still don’t see what the population will get Instead, I saw that only individuals would receive debts ” Said Mr. Sophon.
Bangkok can handle itself. Don’t give good things to the private person.
When the reporter asked, Has a suitable model been presented to the commission after the Green Line concession expired in 2029? Sophon said. BMA is responsible for establishing a project management team after the expiration of the contract, and now Bangkok acts as if there is no management potential. Bring good things to others It is the core of thought and believes that Bangkok can manage the project on its own.
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