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Low-rise developers urged to boost safety
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» Low-rise housing developers should invest more in structural reinforcement to improve resilience against potential future tremors, which are likely following the earthquake in Myanmar in March, according to the Thai Structural Engineers Association.
Insurance claims from quake may hit B50 billion
Published on 03/07/2025
» Total insurance claims from the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand in March could surge to 50 billion baht, up from the 30 billion already filed across 150,000 claims, according to the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Seminar set to equip architects for a vulnerable world
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/06/2025
» The Architect Council of Thailand invites you to a special seminar titled "Design for Disasters", the second instalment of the ACT TALK 2025 Series. It is taking place this Sunday from 12.30pm to 5pm at the Architect Council Meeting Room, 3rd Floor.
Capital at risk in future quake
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2025
» While the likelihood of Bangkok experiencing another major earthquake similar to the one that occurred in Myanmar on March 28 remains very low, experts say the city may be significantly affected by quakes along two fault lines in the region, which have been dormant for quite some time.
Rocked but resilient
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2025
» Many companies believe Thailand's private sector is well-equipped with business continuity plans designed to address various emergencies.
Rescuers push forward despite odds
News, Published on 07/04/2025
» Susan Redmond looked exhausted after spending hours searching for survivors at the site of the State Audit Office (SAO) building collapse in Chatuchak district on Sunday.
Talk of early warnings returns after the fact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Thailand's natural disaster early warning and alert system faces huge challenges after experts blamed poor coordination for a slow response to the earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand on March 28.
CP Group Mobilises Earthquake Relief Across Region
Published on 03/04/2025
» In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand, CP Group has launched a comprehensive relief operation to support affected communities. Demonstrating solidarity and compassion, the Group’s top executives, including Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont, Chairman Soopakij Chearavanont, and CEO Suphachai Chearavanont, led employees across its global offices and factories in observing a moment of silence on 31 March to honour those who lost their lives.
Hotlines open for building checks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2025
» The Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning (DPT) has set up emergency hotlines for those seeking building inspections following the earthquake.
Govt blamed for Rama II construction accidents
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2025
» The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has criticised the government for failing to prevent accidents at construction sites along Rama II Road.