In March, a skyscraper destined for the State Audit Office collapsed during a strong earthquake, leading to numerous fatalities and ongoing investigations into structural failures.
**Seventeen Arrest Warrants Issued Following Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Amid Earthquake**
**Seventeen Arrest Warrants Issued Following Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Amid Earthquake**
A court in Thailand has authorized warrants for individuals involved in a catastrophic construction incident.
On Thursday, a court in Thailand announced the issuance of 17 arrest warrants linked to the disastrous collapse of a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok. The 30-storey structure, intended to serve as the State Audit Office, fell during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated in neighboring Myanmar. This disaster resulted in the tragic recovery of 89 bodies from the debris, with seven individuals still unaccounted for.
The investigation into the collapse has led police to name key individuals associated with the design, construction, and supervision of the building, including businessman Premchai Karnasuta, a former president of one of Thailand's major construction firms, Italian-Thai Development PLC. Reports from local media suggest that investigators have identified structural flaws in the lift shaft of the building, contributing to the calamity.
As footage documented high-rise buildings in Bangkok swaying due to the tremors, the State Audit Office was notably affected, contrasting with the resilience shown by other structures in the capital. The ambitious project had been underway for three years and incurred costs exceeding two billion Thai baht (approximately $59 million). At the time of the tragedy, more than 400 workers were on-site, necessitating extensive rescue operations that utilized drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators.
Authorities are yet to release comprehensive findings regarding the underlying causes of the building's collapse. Meanwhile, discussions surrounding construction standards and safety regulations in Thailand continue to be a focal point of public and political discourse, particularly in the wake of this catastrophic event.
The investigation into the collapse has led police to name key individuals associated with the design, construction, and supervision of the building, including businessman Premchai Karnasuta, a former president of one of Thailand's major construction firms, Italian-Thai Development PLC. Reports from local media suggest that investigators have identified structural flaws in the lift shaft of the building, contributing to the calamity.
As footage documented high-rise buildings in Bangkok swaying due to the tremors, the State Audit Office was notably affected, contrasting with the resilience shown by other structures in the capital. The ambitious project had been underway for three years and incurred costs exceeding two billion Thai baht (approximately $59 million). At the time of the tragedy, more than 400 workers were on-site, necessitating extensive rescue operations that utilized drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators.
Authorities are yet to release comprehensive findings regarding the underlying causes of the building's collapse. Meanwhile, discussions surrounding construction standards and safety regulations in Thailand continue to be a focal point of public and political discourse, particularly in the wake of this catastrophic event.
