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17 Charged in Bangkok Tower Collapse That Killed 89 Workers

Thai authorities issue arrest warrants for executives and engineers over construction failures in the only skyscraper to collapse during March's 7.7-magnitude earthquake.

FILE- Rescuers search for victims at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a strong earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, early Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn, File)
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Overview

  • A Thai court has issued arrest warrants for 17 individuals, including executives and engineers, on charges of building code violations and negligence causing death.
  • The collapse of the 30-storey State Audit Office tower on March 28 during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed 89 workers, with seven still missing.
  • Authorities are investigating substandard materials, including steel rebars, and design flaws as potential causes of the collapse.
  • The project was a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development (ITD) and a Chinese conglomerate, raising scrutiny over governance and compliance with Thai laws.
  • Premchai Karnasuta, former ITD president and one of the 17 charged, has reportedly surrendered to police as the investigation continues.