BMA to appeal Santika fire ruling
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will appeal a Central Administrative Court ruling that it was at fault in a death that occurred during the Santika Club fire two years ago, spokesman Wasan Meewong said yesterday.
“The BMA respects the court’s decision, but a ruling over the BMA’s failure to perform its tasks regarding public safety would need to be assessed by BMA officials, pending an appeal,” he added.
Deputy Bangkok Governor Malinee Sukwetworrakij said a process was under way to determine the extent to which Watthana district officials were guilty of negligence, and how much should be paid to relatives as compensation.
The court on Wednesday ordered the BMA to pay the parents of Krich Narong Bt312,080 in compensation plus 7.5 per cent interest, calculated from December 28, 2009, when the fire gutted the pub and killed 67 people.
