State enterprise workers protest against the Expressway Authority of Thailand board granting Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc the right to operate three expressways for 30 more years as they submit a petition at the government's complaint centre in Bangkok. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)Opposition is intensifying to the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) board's decision to grant Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) the right to operate three expressways for 30 more years in a bid to clear its debts to the company. A petition was also lodged with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asking him to put the proposal on hold. "The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation is supporting Exat's labour union which is fighting to protect state enterprises' and public interests. According to Mr Jaturan, the proposed extension of concessions should be put on hold pending a thorough study by the House.

Source: Bangkok Post July 01, 2019 22:56 UTC