Udon Thani Governor Orders Investigation into Incomplete Health Center Project
Authorities are investigating a 39-million-baht health center project in Udon Thani that remains unfinished despite the full budget being withdrawn.
The Governor of Udon Thani, Chaiwat Chuenkosum, has ordered an official investigation into the construction of the Ban Luang Tambon Health Promoting Hospital (RPS) in Phen District. The project, valued at approximately 39 million baht, has become the subject of scrutiny after it was discovered that the entire budget had been withdrawn, yet the facility remains incomplete.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, local officials, including the Phen District Chief and the Director of the Udon Thani Damrongdhama Center, conducted an on-site inspection. They identified 13 outstanding construction items, including incomplete electrical systems and missing floor and wall tiling on the second and fourth levels. The local Tambon Administrative Organization (TAO) president explained that the funds were withdrawn early due to concerns that the budget might otherwise be returned to the national treasury.
For residents and those relying on local public health infrastructure, this situation highlights potential delays in accessing essential medical services. The Governor has vowed to pursue both disciplinary and criminal actions if wrongdoing is confirmed. As the investigation continues, it remains to be determined whether the funds were misappropriated or if the premature withdrawal was a procedural error. Authorities are currently verifying the project's financial records and construction timeline to establish accountability.
