Rainbow Stadium Renovation Contractor Clarifies Timeline and Scope Amid Fan Concerns

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Atirat Kongkaew, representing Thee Wattanawis Company, the contractor for Rainbow Stadium renovations, addressed fan concerns regarding delays. She confirmed that work began in early August with a contract expiring in early May next year, covering ten months. The project involves removing non-standard drainage and track infrastructure to meet Thai League 1 standards, including milling existing asphalt and rubber, laying new crushed stone, and installing an IAAF-certified running track. Atirat stated the company secured the contract through a public auction with the Department of Central Control Management, not personal connections, and emphasized that weather conditions and material availability impact the schedule.