Economy
Concerns Raised Over 800 Million Baht Expenditure for Unfinished Cancer Institute
Opposition MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat has questioned the progress of a new National Cancer Institute project in Bangkok, noting that 800 million baht has been spent with minimal visible construction.
During a parliamentary session on September 9, 2026, Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat, a list MP from the People's Party, raised significant concerns regarding the construction of a new National Cancer Institute in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the project has a total budget of 3.285 billion baht.
Nattacha stated that while 25% of the budget—approximately 800 million baht—has already been disbursed, the physical progress at the site appears to be only 0.003%. He described the current state of the construction site as consisting primarily of a zinc fence and red soil. The MP noted that documentation suggests the project has encountered unspecified issues that have hindered construction progress.
For residents and those living in the Bang Khun Thian area, this development is notable as the facility was intended to be a major new hospital serving the local community. While the project aims to improve healthcare infrastructure, the discrepancy between the funds spent and the lack of visible progress has prompted calls for accountability. It remains to be confirmed what specific obstacles have stalled the construction and how the government intends to address the management of these public funds. The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the transparency and efficiency of large-scale public health infrastructure projects in Thailand.
