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Design, structural flaws to blame for tower tragedy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/07/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that the leading causes of the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) in March were deficiencies in building design and construction.
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.
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.
Department of Special Investigation to widen building collapse probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will widen its investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building to include companies responsible for the design, building supervision, and construction contracts.
Bangkok building collapse death toll rises to 13
Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2025
» Two more bodies were recovered on Monday from the collapsed building site in Bangkok as the search for survivors continued, with reports indicating that signs of life were still being detected three days after Friday’s devastating earthquake.
Woman falls to death from Huai Khwang condo
Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» Police are investigating the case of a 27-year-old woman who fell to her death from the 43rd floor of her condominium in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok.
Red Line station gets clean bill of health
Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2023
» Repair and maintenance work on the escalators and elevators at the Don Mueang station on the Red Line has now been completed, according to the Department of Rail Transport (DRT).
Rumours of new variant spark jitters
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2022
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is working with health officials in Hong Kong where 29 cases of the XBB variant of Covid-19 have reportedly been found, including three people who travelled from Thailand.
'Saliva spread' clip sparks skytrain panic
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2020
» A viral video clip of a man spreading his saliva across an elevator console at the National Stadium BTS station in Bangkok yesterday sparked panic among passengers fearing Covid-19 transmission.