Shed light on lamp rowComplaints about the procurement of overpriced street lamps have put the heads of two local administration agencies in Samut Prakan on the block. Reportedly, in the case of Racha Thewa, there was only one supplier truly involved -- other bidders offered cheaper proposals but their offers were not accepted. For example, Trang's Muang district used the sea cow, Saraburi's Tabkwang district used a deer and Samut Prakan's Bang Phli, where Suvarnabhumi airport is located, used aircraft. But the kinnaree and aircraft lamps issue seems a blatant example of how state funds are misspent, particularly in Bang Phli district. There are reports that the Racha Thewa tambon is planning to install even more decorative lamps.

Source: Bangkok Post June 11, 2021 23:30 UTC