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Salvage work nears end at collapsed building: 'We will find everyone'
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has promised to find all remaining persons trapped in the ruins of the collapsed State Audit Office building as the rescue operation nears its final phase.
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.
Powerful 6.2 earthquake shakes Istanbul
Published on 23/04/2025
» ISTANBUL - More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday as one of the strongest earthquakes in years hit the city.
Rubble levels reduced, more bodies emerging at disaster site
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/04/2025
» The height of the rubble at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) tower in Bangkok has been reduced to a level where rescuers could soon start finding more bodies of missing construction workers.
Contractor pledges B120m
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/04/2025
» China Railway No. 10 (Thailand), the contractor of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building, will set aside 120 million baht to compensate victims of the tragedy, the justice minister confirmed, adding the move will not impact the criminal case related to the tragedy.
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
Published on 22/04/2025
» Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court on Tuesday.
Investigators turn focus on collapsed Bangkok building's lift shaft walls
News, Published on 21/04/2025
» The decision to reduce the thickness of the walls of the elevator shafts at the new State Audit Office (SAO) building contributed to the building’s collapse, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
Construction executive of collapsed Bangkok building arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/04/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation has arrested a Chinese executive of the construction company that was building the State Audit Office tower in Bangkok, where dozens of people died when it collapsed during the March 28 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.
Tests continue on steel samples from collapsed Bangkok tower site
Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2025
» The Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand will on Monday test the standard of more steel samples recently collected from the collapsed State Audit Office building, according to the Industry Ministry.