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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.
Tremor-proof properties touted by Sansiri
Published on 15/05/2025
» Buildings in Bangkok developed by Thailand's real estate leader, Sansiri, successfully withstood the impact of the March 28 earthquake, affirming the structural safety of all of its projects, the company's chief strategy officer said on Thursday.
Structural checks urged after quake
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has urged building owners to inspect and reinforce the structural integrity of their properties in preparation for future earthquakes, following recent tremors from Myanmar that were felt as far as Bangkok.
Govt urged to improve crisis messaging
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2025
» Effective communication is essential for strengthening public awareness and preparedness during a crisis, said Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, following the earthquake on March 28.
Thais, Chinese arrested in raid on scam gang
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» Police arrested 18 Thais and 13 Chinese nationals in Chon Buri, Rayong and Samut Prakan provinces, allegedly for forming a scam gang and assaulting the holders of their mule bank accounts.
Unique geography puts city at risk, says seismologist
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2025
» While the likelihood of another earthquake hitting Thailand in the near future remains very low, many parts of the country — including Bangkok — are at high risk of experiencing tremors originating from nearby fault lines, a seismologist has warned.
Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has introduced new regulations to prevent foreign students from using short courses as a cover for illegal work in Thailand. Effective immediately, all institutions must submit their short course curricula for review.
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.
Armed and disturbed man did not surrender all day long in Bangkok
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/05/2025
» Police were still trying to get an armed and disturbed man in Bangkok Noi district to surrender on Thursday evening after he repeatedly shot his gun skywards and hiding in a house of relatives from Thursday morning.
French chauffeur to face trial over alleged theft from UK minister
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» LYON — A chauffeur faces trial later this year charged with stealing money and baggage from Britain's top diplomat after driving David Lammy and his wife hundreds of kilometres from Italy to an Alpine ski resort in France, a prosecutor said.