The collapse occurred during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar in March, leading to the deaths of at least 89 individuals, with seven more still missing. Local law enforcement has begun an investigation and identified those responsible for various roles, including design and construction oversight.
The building, constructed to accommodate the State Audit Office, was nearing completion and had significant financial investments made, amounting to over two billion Thai baht (approximately $59 million). The project had been in development for three years before tragedy stuck.
Among those named in the warrants is Premchai Karnasuta, a businessman recognized as a former president of one of Thailand's largest construction companies, Italian-Thai Development PLC. Reports from local media indicate that investigators discovered critical structural flaws within a lift shaft of the building, which may be linked to the collapse.
Bangkok’s infrastructure showed resilience against the earthquake’s tremors, yet the State Audit Office, largely made of blue glass and steel, was notably compromised. Various emergency response units, including drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators, were deployed to search for survivors among the debris.
The earthquake causing the building's collapse has been linked to more than 3,000 deaths and over 4,500 injuries in Myanmar, with its effects felt in neighboring countries such as Thailand and regions of south-west China. The ongoing investigations and clarity on the construction failures are awaited as the local community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.
The building, constructed to accommodate the State Audit Office, was nearing completion and had significant financial investments made, amounting to over two billion Thai baht (approximately $59 million). The project had been in development for three years before tragedy stuck.
Among those named in the warrants is Premchai Karnasuta, a businessman recognized as a former president of one of Thailand's largest construction companies, Italian-Thai Development PLC. Reports from local media indicate that investigators discovered critical structural flaws within a lift shaft of the building, which may be linked to the collapse.
Bangkok’s infrastructure showed resilience against the earthquake’s tremors, yet the State Audit Office, largely made of blue glass and steel, was notably compromised. Various emergency response units, including drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators, were deployed to search for survivors among the debris.
The earthquake causing the building's collapse has been linked to more than 3,000 deaths and over 4,500 injuries in Myanmar, with its effects felt in neighboring countries such as Thailand and regions of south-west China. The ongoing investigations and clarity on the construction failures are awaited as the local community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.
