Month: March 2024

Bangkok, President of the Structural Engineers Association. Lessons learned from the repeated crane collapse problem Framing the causes into 6 factors.

Professor Dr. Amorn Pimanmat, President of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand. Mentioning the crane collapse incident in Rayong Province. Until causing the deaths of 7 people, the exact cause is not yet known and it is not the first time an incident like this has occurred. The causes were framed as 6 factors, such as improper installation, dismantling, or increasing the height of the crane. Lack of inspection before use deteriorated material or fastening between various parts Crane’s items are incomplete. Workers lack knowledge and there is no operator controlling the practice

From past statistics, it is found that the cause of crane collapse usually occurs during installation or height increase. Second is incorrect use. Events in Rayong Province Must collect information and details to further analyze the true cause.

Source: Thai News Agency

Since 1 March, Thailand-China has opened free visas, which is beneficial to tourism between them. It is expected that this year there will be at least 5-6 million Chinese tourists traveling to Thailand, generating income of over 200 billion baht.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, “Suriya” orders an expedited investigation into the incident of cement water falling onto a car, causing the window to break. Around IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Station The Pink Line extension project ordered a 7-day work stoppage and laid down prevention guidelines and notified the MRTA to prepare a handbook to deduct points from the concessionaire. Emphasis on maximum safety

Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit The Minister of Transport revealed that the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) as the agency overseeing the operation of the Pink Line extension project. The Si Rat Station – Muang Thong Thani Station section stated that it received a report from the concessionaire (Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited (NBM)) that yesterday (30 March 2024) at approximately 8:00 p.m. An accident occurred during the work of pouring concrete on the concourse floor of IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Station (MT01).

For such events Occurs while pouring concrete The sideways model has moved. This caused fragme
nts of liquid concrete to fall onto 1 third person’s car, causing damage. The rear window of the car was broken. As a result, one passenger sitting in the back seat was slightly injured. Rescue volunteers then transported the injured person to be examined at World Medical Hospital and has since been released from the hospital. During the time of the incident Project officers Stopped work and resolved the incident immediately. NBM Company has taken responsibility for all damages to the said car. until a conclusion was reached And there will be follow-up with the victims regarding further remedies.

Mr. Suriya further said that recently the Department of Rail Transport (RTA) and MRTA have ordered a halt to work in the area for 7 days and assigned a company to consult on the project. Check the work process and those responsible in the area Including guidelines for preventing incidents, solving problems, and reporting to the MRTA immediately in order to consider further action. In addition, he ordered the MRTA to
prepare a pocket book for deducting points from concessionaires. If there is an accident, points will be deducted. And if a large number of points are deducted, it may affect the next job bid. To encourage contractors to be more responsible and that this kind of incident should not be repeated again. However, the Ministry of Transport would like to apologize for the incident. and emphasized to the concessionaire to carry out the work with the utmost safety.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, In the case of the Yellow Line electric train malfunction. Today, the Department of Rail Transport went to the area to instruct the private sector that holds concessions. Expedite corrective action Order to increase the frequency of maintenance inspections. and find ways to prevent the incident from reoccurring.

Mr. Pichet Kunathamrak Director General of the Department of Transport Visit the area to follow up and analyze to find causes and solutions to bus problems. After the steel plate incident along with parts for mounting equipment for electrical conductive rails falling to the ground below As a result, the rail conducts electricity. of the Yellow Line electric train had fallen off inside and was stuck on the elevated walkway between Kelantan Station. Arrived at Sri Udom Station on March 28 by Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited or EBM, the electric rail service provider. The electric train service has been adjusted to not be full-scale.

– Lat Phrao Station – Hua Mak Station, normal train
operation, with a running frequency of 10 minutes/train and during rush hour, 5 minutes/train.

– Si Iam Station – Samrong Station, normal train operation, a running frequency of 10 minutes/train

– As for the Hua Mak Station – Sri Iam Station section. Travel frequency: 25 minutes/train

Passengers transfer trains at Si Iam Station and Hua Mak Station. This will cause passengers traveling from Hua Mak Station to Si Iam Station. Had to wait longer than usual for the train.

Passengers please allow extra time for travel. Passengers can track train times at various stations. Through THE SKYTRAINS application and if there is a change in the route of the MRT Yellow Line service Will inform you later. Along with reducing fares by 20 percent until the bus can operate normally.

The Director-General of the Department of Railways also said that from visiting the area, it was found that the nuts holding the plates at the joints supported expansion due to temperature changes in the runway beams. Loose and torn from the
installed position. Between Suan Luang Station and Sri Udom Station, the direction heading towards the destination is Samrong Station. As a result, 1 piece of said steel plate fell to the floor below.

Therefore, the Department of Rail Transport has emphasized that EBM should inspect the tightening conditions of the nuts that hold the steel plates or the expansion joints of all runway beams. Also consider changing the nuts. All such areas along the route and consider installing electrical conductive rail fastening equipment to be stable, strong and in a ready-to-use condition. along with moving trains that are still stuck between stations on the route and install the electrical conductive rails to return them to ready-to-use condition quickly. It is expected to take approximately 2-3 months and increase the frequency of inspections in the expansion joint area to build confidence in the safety of electric train users.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, A young musician singing Saimai must survive. His wife was raped by a monk until she became pregnant. Moreover, a monk called and told him to give his wife to him. Before the said monk left his monkhood, he invaded and threatened to take his wife to live with him.

A young folk song musician from Ubon Ratchathani Province. Ask for help from the Saimai Must Surv page. It was stated that his wife was raped by a monk while she went to make merit at a temple in Yasothon Province and became pregnant without telling her. He came to know the truth when the said monk called and told him to give his wife to him. Before leaving the monkhood, he came to the house to demand his own wife. Ready to threaten your life He reported the matter as evidence at Sai Mun Police Station.

A young musician said: On the day of birth, there was a story about a former monk in a dispute riding in a car with his siren on and yelling for his wife and himself to go out and mediate. His wife chose to stay with him. As for the other
party, they will take only their children. But his wife refused. In the end, they couldn’t agree. The reason I came to ask for help today is because I was threatened by a rival who boasted of knowing someone big. The Saimai page must accept the matter in order to proceed further.

Source: Thai News Agency