In a tragic incident resulting from a strong earthquake, 17 arrest warrants have been issued in Thailand for individuals connected to the construction of a skyscraper that fell during the tremors in March.
Seventeen Individuals Charged After Skyscraper Collapse in Bangkok
Seventeen Individuals Charged After Skyscraper Collapse in Bangkok
A court in Thailand has issued warrants for those connected to the deadly skyscraper collapse linked to a recent earthquake.
The court's decision comes on the heels of a major investigation into construction practices, as the repercussions of the collapsed tower continue to unfold.
Authorities revealed that the 30-storey skyscraper, intended for the State Audit Office, succumbed to a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake originating from Myanmar. Tragically, 89 bodies have been recovered from the debris, but seven people remain missing. The warrants have been directed toward those involved in the design and construction processes of the building, with premature reports surfacing about structural issues, particularly in the lift shaft.
Among those named is businessman Premchai Karnasuta, former president of Italian-Thai Development PLC., a key player in the nation's construction scene. Notably, footage from the disaster captured high-rise buildings swaying under the earthquake's influence, while the State Audit Office, made of blue glass and steel, suffered extensive damage and has since been reduced to a pile of rubble after three years of construction costing over two billion Thai baht (approximately $59 million).
At the time of the collapse, over 400 workers were on-site, leading to an extensive rescue operation involving drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators. The earthquake, which struck Myanmar on March 28, resulted in over 3,000 fatalities and left more than 4,500 individuals injured, with repercussions felt across borders, affecting regions in Thailand and southwest China.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on uncovering the specific causes behind the catastrophe and ensuring accountability in the construction sector to prevent future tragedies.
Authorities revealed that the 30-storey skyscraper, intended for the State Audit Office, succumbed to a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake originating from Myanmar. Tragically, 89 bodies have been recovered from the debris, but seven people remain missing. The warrants have been directed toward those involved in the design and construction processes of the building, with premature reports surfacing about structural issues, particularly in the lift shaft.
Among those named is businessman Premchai Karnasuta, former president of Italian-Thai Development PLC., a key player in the nation's construction scene. Notably, footage from the disaster captured high-rise buildings swaying under the earthquake's influence, while the State Audit Office, made of blue glass and steel, suffered extensive damage and has since been reduced to a pile of rubble after three years of construction costing over two billion Thai baht (approximately $59 million).
At the time of the collapse, over 400 workers were on-site, leading to an extensive rescue operation involving drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators. The earthquake, which struck Myanmar on March 28, resulted in over 3,000 fatalities and left more than 4,500 individuals injured, with repercussions felt across borders, affecting regions in Thailand and southwest China.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on uncovering the specific causes behind the catastrophe and ensuring accountability in the construction sector to prevent future tragedies.
