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Inspect the electrical conduit cover on Lat Phrao Road.

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Bangkok, Inspect the electrical conduit cover in the middle of Lat Phrao Road. Today, it was found that round manhole covers were placed in almost every place along the road after the incident where "Mr. Kamthorn" fell into the manhole and died. Road island area Entrance to Soi Lat Phrao 49 After the incident, "Mr. Kamthon" fell into a deep well and died at the Public Works Department, Bangkok. There is an urgent letter to the Governor of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. Suspend construction of manholes and underground electrical conduits. Ready to inspect and close the pond cover within 3 days. Thai News Agency gives a clear comparison. At the scene of the incident The manhole cover before the incident was made of 10 millimeter thick plywood that was used to cover the manhole at the scene of the incident. The Electricity Authority explained that the manhole cover was originally metal. But there was a problem of more than 150 items being stolen, or almost all of the project. This caused the contracto r to temporarily use wood to cover the pipe instead. As for the incident yesterday (3 May), MEA sent a contractor to use concrete slabs to cover the manhole. After this, we will examine all the manhole covers that are made of wood and bring a concrete slab to cover them. Including installing signs to warn the public to be completed within this week. The news team went to explore the island in the middle of Lat Phrao Road in other locations. It was found that today almost every place has round manhole covers placed to cover the pipes along Lat Phrao Road. But it was still found that the manhole cover was not level with the floor. There is still a raised cement edge similar to the original plate that was closed. which is square There was only the area where the incident occurred where the manhole cover was made. Close the pipe level with the road surface. At the entrance of Soi Phawana or Lat Phrao 41, it was found that people used to cross the road at this point as well. It was found that most chose not to st ep on the manhole cover. Even though it was made strong and made into a cement slab. If people don't know or during the night, someone may trip over a manhole cover and cause an accident. Source: Thai News Agency