Thai Officials Probe Steel Quality in Deadly Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse

The investigation into the 30-story tower collapse during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake focuses on substandard materials and potential design flaws, with 77 people still unaccounted for.

• A 30-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, killing at least 19 people and leaving 77 missing.
• Thai officials have identified six types of steel from a single manufacturer at the site, with the Industry Minister describing findings as 'suspicious.'
• Four Chinese nationals were detained for attempting to remove documents from the collapse site, raising further questions about accountability.
• The project, a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development and Chinese state-owned CREC, has drawn scrutiny over safety standards and past violations by CREC in other international projects.
• The Thai Prime Minister has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the collapse, focusing on materials, design, and regulatory oversight, with potential criminal liability being considered.

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