Bangkok to review quake safety after collapse of high-rise leaves dozens missing

Bangkok skyscraper collapse: Are high-rise buildings safe in earthquake?

The collapse of an underconstruction high-rise building in Bangkok last week during a powerful earthquake has created fear among people in the Thai capital. But are high-rises particularly vulnerable during such natural disasters?

Bangkok reviews construction safety following earthquake

BANGKOK, Thailand — 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 damage in the capital. Bangkok Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt visited the site as heavy equipment pulled away rubble from the 30-story State Audit Office building in hopes of

A special scanner found 70 more 'shapes' under the rubble. Investigations reveal the serious responsibilities of the Chinese company that was building the building (on which Beijing has already banned discussions on social networks). The scourge of the unprotected work of those who flee to Thailand from Myanmar has long been denounced by human rights organizations.

Thai Government Probes Collapse of Bangkok Skyscraper as Rescue Efforts Continue

More than 70 construction workers remain trapped beneath the rubble of the State Audit Office building, which collapsed during the March 28 earthquake.

The earthquake in Burma, which also shook neighboring Thailand, could turn into a political drama.

The building was probably not built according to earthquakes. But also the special dynamics of the earthquake and the soft ground probably contributed to the collapse.