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Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles away

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during Friday's earthquake that otherwise caused limited ...
Bangkok Post on MSN

One Bangkok Unveils a Vision of 'A City Always Ready'

In an era where urban living poses a myriad of challenges, the pursuit of an "ideal city" capable of comprehensively meeting every need and adapting to constant change has become paramount. This ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after high-rise building's collapse during earthquake

The governor of Bangkok says authorities are investigating why a high-rise building under construction collapsed during an earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the Thai capital. BANGKOK ...
The New York Times

Why Was This the Only High-Rise in Bangkok to Topple After the Quake?

Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble. By Damien ...
WUFT

Construction magnate surrenders to police over Bangkok tower collapse in earthquake

BANGKOK — A construction magnate, builders, designers and engineers surrendered to police Friday on criminal negligence charges for the deadly collapse of a Bangkok high-rise in the March 28 ...