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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.

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Thai and search and rescue teams work to recover victims of the construction building collapse on April 02, 2025 in Bangkok.
Testing of steel bars from the site has found that some of the metal used was substandard
A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper in a catastrophic earthquake

Overview

  • 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.