House speaker undecided whether to relocate Parliament construction site
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House Speaker Somsak Kiartsuranont on Wednesday said he had not formed a decision on whether to relocate the construction site for a new Parliament complex from Bangkok's Kiak Kai area.
“I have not had a chance to read the Charoen Chankomol report,” he said.
In his capacity as construction overseer, Deputy House Speaker Charoen recommended for the relocation to either a plot in Nonthaburi or another plot in Saraburi. He cited several construction hurdles, including the delay on land appropriation, to justify the move.
Somsak said he would need a “special reason” before abandoning the Kiat Kai site.
Should the relocation be deemed necessary, he will allow the isse for debate and vote by the House instead of making his own decision, he said.
The Nation
