Bangkok City Council Members Move to Investigate Alleged Interference in Bang Sue Park Project
Democrat Party council members are seeking an investigation into allegations that a Bang Sue district representative interfered with a public park renovation project.
On November 13, 2026, Napapol Jeerakul, a Bangkok City Council member from the Democrat Party, announced that his committee is preparing to take action regarding alleged administrative interference in the Chotiwat Park renovation project in the Bang Sue district. The committee, alongside the Committee on Governance and Public Order, received complaints from a private contractor hired to improve the park. The allegations center on Phattharaporn Kengrungruangchai, a Bangkok City Council member for the People's Party and current President of the Bangkok City Council, who is accused of ordering changes to the project's design after the work had already been completed. According to the complaint, these requested modifications reportedly deviated from the original terms of reference (TOR) agreed upon by the district office and the contractor. The Democrat Party members expressed concern over the potential for a conflict of interest, noting that they are considering submitting a formal request to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate potential violations of Section 157 of the Criminal Code regarding malfeasance. For residents and visitors, this situation highlights ongoing scrutiny of local government procurement and project management. It remains to be confirmed whether the NACC will accept the case and what the final findings of the internal investigation will be regarding the alleged procedural irregularities.
