China urges firms to follow laws after Bangkok building collapse
- On March 30, 2025, a 30-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
- The deadly collapse occurred after Friday's earthquake, with its epicenter in neighboring Myanmar.
- The collapse, intended for government offices, resulted in at least 22 fatalities and left approximately 70 people still trapped.
- Substandard steel rebars may have contributed, as testing indicated some metal used did not meet safety standards.
- Thai authorities and Beijing are investigating, with China urging its firms to comply with local laws, following public anger and scrutiny.
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China Urges Firm to Join Widening Thai Probe Into Crashed Tower
China’s embassy in Bangkok urged a construction company to cooperate with Thai authorities in a probe into the crash of a skyscraper during an earthquake last week, which has now widened to the firm’s other business operations in the Southeast Asian country.
After the earthquake, the stability of certain buildings in Bangkok is being questioned
The 32-story tower that collapsed in Thailand on March 28 was supposed to house the State Audit Office. Now, two Chinese companies involved in its construction are under scrutiny by the authorities.
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