The recent earthquake that rattled Myanmar has claimed casualties in Bangkok, with a high-rise collapse spotlighting construction inadequacies.
# Tragedy Strikes Bangkok: Collapse of High-Rise Amid Myanmar Earthquake
# Tragedy Strikes Bangkok: Collapse of High-Rise Amid Myanmar Earthquake
Examination Reveals Concerns Over Construction Practices and Materials
On April 1, 2025, a devastating earthquake originating in Myanmar has led to tragedy in Bangkok, where a single high-rise building succumbed to the tremors. The earthquake is confirmed to have led to the deaths of at least 15 individuals, with many more still unaccounted for. As rescue efforts persist, investigators are delving into the potential causes of the building's failure.
Preliminary investigations are raising questions regarding the construction practices of the China Railway 10th Engineering Group, the state-owned Chinese firm responsible for the building's development. Following the disaster, workers disclosed that the firm, allegedly aiming to cut costs, employed substandard materials and design strategies, which significantly compromised the building's integrity. Interviews with personnel involved in the construction point to inadequate compensation for subcontractors, who consequently opted for inferior materials and used narrower columns than standard.
Thai authorities have taken steps to analyze the wreckage, discovering substandard steel bars manufactured by a Thai plant linked to Chinese ownership, which had been shutdown in December for safety violations. Compounding the issue is the alarming trend surrounding the parent company, China Railway Group, grappling with considerable debt and a reputation for lax safety oversight across international projects. The ongoing fallout from this disaster serves as a poignant reminder of the high stakes surrounding infrastructure development amidst economic pressures.
Preliminary investigations are raising questions regarding the construction practices of the China Railway 10th Engineering Group, the state-owned Chinese firm responsible for the building's development. Following the disaster, workers disclosed that the firm, allegedly aiming to cut costs, employed substandard materials and design strategies, which significantly compromised the building's integrity. Interviews with personnel involved in the construction point to inadequate compensation for subcontractors, who consequently opted for inferior materials and used narrower columns than standard.
Thai authorities have taken steps to analyze the wreckage, discovering substandard steel bars manufactured by a Thai plant linked to Chinese ownership, which had been shutdown in December for safety violations. Compounding the issue is the alarming trend surrounding the parent company, China Railway Group, grappling with considerable debt and a reputation for lax safety oversight across international projects. The ongoing fallout from this disaster serves as a poignant reminder of the high stakes surrounding infrastructure development amidst economic pressures.
