Senators slam ‘wasteful’ renovation plan

A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

Leading the charge is Senator Nantana Nantavaropas, who held a press conference yesterday criticising the renovation plan.

She highlighted the building's significant structural issues despite being in use for just four years, including leaking walls, collapsed ceilings, mould-covered columns and faulty air-conditioning systems.

These problems, she noted, remain unresolved despite the project still being under warranty, raising concerns about contractor accountability, especially given the building's original 22-billion-baht construction cost.

Sen Nantana also pointed to the confusing layout of the building and the lack of adequate signage, quipping that visitors must “rely on intuition to navigate the maze”.