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How Klong Dan project gushed from pollution solution to corruption torrent to expensive lesson
14 Sept 03:19 Key points summarised by AI
- The Klong Dan wastewater treatment project, initially conceived as a pollution solution, became a notorious corruption case over three decades.
- Influential politician Vatana Asavahame was convicted of land fraud and fled, while executives of constructor NVPSKG were also jailed for related offenses.
- Despite the project never operating, the government is now compelled to pay NVPSKG nearly 30 billion baht, including substantial interest, for the 95% complete but defunct plant, adding to 20 billion baht already spent.
- Dubbed a "stupidity fee," this payment highlights the massive financial burden and the unlikelihood of recovering compensation from convicted officials, leaving a lasting legal and financial quagmire.
