Continued Search for Trapped Workers Following Bangkok Building Collapse
Search efforts continue in Bangkok after a building collapse linked to a quake. 15 confirmed dead and over 70 missing. Investigation into safety standards and accountability is underway, involving both Thai and Chinese officials in the oversight of the construction.
Search and rescue operations in Bangkok are ongoing following the collapse of a high-rise building on Friday during a quake from Myanmar. The disaster has resulted in at least 15 fatalities, with over 70 construction workers reported missing.
Five days after the incident, international rescue teams are involved in the search for survivors trapped beneath the rubble. However, officials indicate that detecting signs of life is becoming increasingly challenging, redirecting focus toward investigating the collapse’s cause and accountability.
This construction project is a collaborative effort between a Thai company and a Chinese state-owned construction corporation. Thailand’s industry ministry announced that some steel used in the building did not meet the required strength standards.
The ongoing search in Bangkok highlights the dire consequences of the construction building collapse, with an urgent need to ascertain the cause and those responsible. Inspection of related projects, including massive infrastructure developments, raises concerns over safety standards.
Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp
