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No stone unprobed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/07/2025
» The results of a probe into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok after a quake in Myanmar came to light this week, pointing fingers at the structure's design and technical construction without questioning any irregularities in the auditing process that may have compromised its safety.
17 arrest warrants issued over SAO building collapse
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/05/2025
» The Criminal Court on Thursday approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of the 2.1-billion-baht State Audit Office building in Bangkok.
Arrest warrants issued for Premchai, 16 others over SAO building collapse
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Criminal Court on Thursday approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of the 2.1-billion-baht State Audit Office building in Bangkok, triggered by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on March 28.
Architects deny changing plans at doomed tower
Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» An architectural firm involved in the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters has denied making any revisions to the original design, amid an ongoing parliamentary investigation into the tragedy.
Arrests loom next week for three groups of suspects
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/05/2025
» Police are expected to issue arrest warrants next week for three groups of people allegedly involved in the collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building during the earthquake on March 28.
Elevator shaft walls now in focus
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2025
» The State Audit Office (SAO) has issued a statement explaining the decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at its new 30-storey building, which allegedly contributed to the structure's collapse during an earthquake.
SAO collapse probe shreds reputations
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2025
» Out of the blue and rather belatedly, former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas offered a ridiculous apology over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, saying he was sorry for using feng shui in his selection of the building's location.
Lift flaw tied to State Audit Office building fate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/04/2025
» A structural imbalance in a lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during last month's earthquake, says Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Meinhardt Thailand Announces New Leadership Transition
Published on 17/06/2024
» After nearly five decades in the industry across various countries, including 33 years dedicated to Meinhardt Thailand, Mr. John Pollard will step back from his current role as Managing Director and assume an Executive Director role in the Bangkok office effective from 1 July 2024. In his new role, Mr. Pollard will continue to be engaged in Meinhardt Group Global Board meetings and provide advice and support to the new leadership team.
Five Germans rescued after getting lost on Koh Phangan
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 01/03/2022
» SURAT THANI: Five German tourists who lost their way in a forest on Koh Phangan were found after a search and safely brought out by officials on Tuesday.