NACC investigates substandard Trat water pipeline complaints
The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission of Region 2 (NACC Regional Office 2) in collaboration with the NACC Trat Office, conducted an on-site inspection in response to complaints of substandard construction of a water pipeline in Ban Koh Ket Public Park.
On March 25, 2026, Police Major General Arun Amornviriyakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the NACC Regional Office 2, assigned the Region 2 officials to conduct a joint on-site inspection with the NACC Trat Office to investigate and follow up on the case of alleged substandard construction of a water pipeline in Ban Koh Ket Public Park, Chamrak Subdistrict, Mueang Trat District, Trat Province, following complaints from the public that the work may not have been carried out according to the specified plans.
Representatives from the Trat Irrigation Project participated in clarifying the facts on-site to the NACC officials.
The on-site inspection revealed that the project involved repairing the water delivery system from the Khlong Saphan Hin Reservoir, between kilometer 9+150 and kilometer 13+500, with 2026 fundings.
However, some areas were affected by unusually high salinity levels, causing damage to the original pipes and rendering them unusable. The responsible agency therefore took immediate action by selecting pressure-resistant asbestos cement pipes that meet the Thai Industrial Standard (TIS). These pipes have the same pressure resistance as the original steel pipes, ensuring continuous water supply during the growing season.
In addition, the Trat Irrigation Project is in the process of preparing a budget request for long-term system improvements to permanently address the damaged areas in the next fiscal year.
The NACC officials recommended that information be communicated thoroughly to the public in the area to foster understanding and enhance transparency in the operations of government agencies.
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