Bangkok Mass Transit Authority director Surachai Eiumwachirasakul has been transferred to the Prime Minister's Office. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has transferred the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) director to the Prime Minister's Office, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Sunday. Mr Arkhom said BMTA chief Surachai Eiumwachirasakul was transferred on March 22. Asked whether the move was involved with the delayed purchase and delivery of 489 air-conditioned, natural gas-powered buses, Mr Arkhom said it was part of the reason. Mr Arkhom said the BMTA board chaired by Pol Gen Aek Angsananont will call a meeting on Monday to appoint an acting director.

Source: Bangkok Post March 26, 2017 14:03 UTC