Archive · 19 May 2025
Construction Magnate Surrenders After Bangkok Building Collapse
A high-rise building in Bangkok collapsed during an earthquake, causing many deaths.
Authorities have arrested construction executives and others for negligence.
The building, meant for the State Audit Office, was the only one to collapse in Bangkok.
Evidence suggests the building's plans didn't meet standards, and the concrete/steel were substandard.
The main contractor, Italian-Thai Development, and its joint venture partner are involved.
Investigations are ongoing to determine what went wrong and who is responsible.
A Bangkok high-rise building collapsed during an earthquake on March 28.
Seventeen people, including the ITD president, were charged with criminal negligence.
Ninety-two deaths were confirmed, and some remain unaccounted for.
Evidence suggests structural flaws and substandard materials contributed to the collapse.
The collapse raised questions about construction quality; arrest warrants were issued.
- Who
- Premchai Karnasuta and 16 others, including designers and engineers.
- What
- A high-rise building collapsed due to an earthquake, leading to charges of criminal negligence.
- When
- The building collapsed on March 28, and the arrests occurred on May 16, 2025.
- Where
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Why
- Charges of criminal negligence were brought due to evidence of substandard construction and structural flaws.
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Date of Collapse
- March 28
- Earthquake Magnitude
- 7.7
- Confirmed Deaths
- 92
- Main Contractor
- Italian-Thai Development (ITD)
- Charges
- Criminal Negligence
