DSI suspects proxy shareholdings in Chinese builder of collapsed skyscraper

DSI suspects proxy shareholdings in Chinese builder of collapsed skyscraper

The Department of Special Investigation is probing shareholdings by suspected Thai nominees in China Railway No.10 Engineering Co (CREC), which was building the collapsed State Audit Office.

Substandard Steel Likely in Collapsed Thai Government Building

File photo for reference only Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has acknowledged suspicions that substandard steel may have contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during last Friday's earthquake. Speaking on the progress of the ongoing investigation, she highlighted concerns over the steel used in the building's construction. The Ministry of Industry has conducted tests on steel samples from the collapse…

On April 3, 2015, at Wat Pa Thamkhun, Ban Phu Ngern, Tambon Fa Rai, Amphoe Fa Rai, Nong Khai Province, which was the location of the cremation ceremony for the victims of the State Audit Office building collapse on March 28, relatives moved the bodies of Mrs. Kamsaen Matra, Mr. Natdanai Namburi, and Ms. Sumita Namburi, the three mothers and daughters, out of their grandparents’ house to perform the cremation ceremony. Mr. Paitoon Mahachuenchai, …

PM warns that China should not feel it is singled out as Commerce Minister and Police probe top firms in network - Thai Examiner

Thai PM warns against singling out China as the government launches investigations into the Chatuchak building collapse. Focus is on the Chinese contractor and defective… Read More › The post PM warns that China should not feel it is singled out as Commerce Minister and Police probe top firms in network appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Unfinished building’s collapse prompts investigation

BANGKOK — Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during the March 28 earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the capital. Bangkok Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt visited the site as workers used heavy equipment to pull away rubble of the 30-story State Audit Office building in hopes of finding the 78 people still missing. “Even one life saved is worth all th…

Rescuers hopeful after digging access hole at collapsed building

Rescuers at the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building remain hopeful of finding survivors after successfully digging a hole in Area D.