logo
#

Latest news with #StateAuditOffice

Police set to submit result of SAO probe to prosecutors
Police set to submit result of SAO probe to prosecutors

Bangkok Post

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Bangkok Post

Police set to submit result of SAO probe to prosecutors

The result of the police's investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building will be submitted to prosecutors tomorrow, says the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB). Deputy MPB commissioner, Pol Maj Gen Somkuan Puengsap, said on Sunday investigators have concluded their probe into the tragedy, in which the building on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road in Chatuchak district collapsed after the capital was hit by a major earthquake on March 28. Investigators would hand over 51 boxes containing over 90,000 pages of documents to special prosecutors at Criminal Division 8. They will be asked to consider pressing charges of negligence resulting in harm and/or death against a total of 23 defendants, including the building's designers, contractors and project supervisors, as outlined by sections 227 and 230 of the Criminal Code. The list includes Premchai Karnasuta, former president of Italian-Thai Development PCL, as well as other suspects which have been detained in connection with the case. The second phase of the investigation, which focuses on wrongdoing by officials, is currently underway, he said, adding the result will be submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The key concern of this investigation is to determine whether bid rigging led to the use of substandard materials and design flaws. Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had earlier pointed to poor design and construction methods as the cause of the collapse; however, Pol Maj Gen Somkuan said police have yet to arrive at that conclusion. That said, he noted, there is sufficient evidence to warrant a probe. Asked if the police plan to issue arrest warrants or summonses relating to the second phase of the investigation any time soon, he said it will depend on the prosecutors' review of the case. He assured investigators are still working to identify everyone responsible for the tragedy.

Quake-hit Bangkok tower collapse blamed on build, design failures
Quake-hit Bangkok tower collapse blamed on build, design failures

South China Morning Post

time30-06-2025

  • Politics
  • South China Morning Post

Quake-hit Bangkok tower collapse blamed on build, design failures

Thai investigators concluded that flaws in the design and construction methods caused the collapse of a partially built Bangkok building that killed at least 89 people during the earthquake on March 28, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra An investigation by a government agency and three universities found that the lift and stairwell walls – key structures meant to absorb shear force – were improperly designed and built, Paetongtarn said at a press briefing on Monday. She added that the quality of steel, concrete and other materials met required standards, disputing earlier reports that substandard steel bars had been used. 'The failure stemmed from deficiencies in both the design and construction methods,' she posted on social media . 'In particular, the construction techniques, such as the construction of the lift shaft wall, did not comply with engineering principles and standards.' The 30-storey building, intended to house Thailand's State Audit Office, was the only structure in the capital to collapse following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar . Police have filed criminal charges against a prominent Thai construction tycoon and about a dozen others for negligence resulting in the collapse and loss of life. 03:07 Search for Myanmar quake survivors continues as officials investigate Thai tower collapse Search for Myanmar quake survivors continues as officials investigate Thai tower collapse

Bangkok building collapsed after Myanmar quake due to construction, design flaws, probe shows
Bangkok building collapsed after Myanmar quake due to construction, design flaws, probe shows

The Star

time30-06-2025

  • Business
  • The Star

Bangkok building collapsed after Myanmar quake due to construction, design flaws, probe shows

In Thailand, a 30-storey building was the only structure in Bangkok to collapse following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar. -- PHOTO: AFP BANGKOK (Bloomberg): Thai investigators concluded that flaws in the design and construction methods caused the collapse of a partially built Bangkok building that killed at least 89 people during the March 28 earthquake, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. An investigation by a government agency and three universities found that the elevator and stairwell walls - key structures meant to absorb shear force - were improperly designed and built, Paetongtarn said at a press briefing Monday. She added that the quality of steel, concrete and other materials met required standards, disputing earlier reports that substandard steel bars had been used. "The failure stemmed from deficiencies in both the design and construction methods,' she posted on social media platform X. "In particular, the construction techniques, such as the construction of the elevator shaft wall, did not comply with engineering principles and standards.' The 30-story building intended to house Thailand's State Audit Office, was the only structure in the capital to collapse following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar. Police have filed criminal charges against a prominent Thai construction tycoon and about a dozen others for negligence resulting in the collapse and loss of life. The building was being constructed by ITD-CREC, a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Pcl and China Railway Number 10 Thailand Co. The venture was awarded the 2.14 billion baht ($65.75 million) contract through competitive bidding in 2020, with construction starting later that year, according to the State Audit Office. Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development, the project's main contractor, was among more than a dozen executives, engineers, designers and supervisors who reported to police after a court issued arrest warrants. A fact-finding committee will submit its report to the Department of Special Investigation and Royal Thai Police for further action, Paetongtarn wrote on X. -- ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.

Bangkok building collapsed due to construction and design flaws, probe shows
Bangkok building collapsed due to construction and design flaws, probe shows

Straits Times

time30-06-2025

  • Business
  • Straits Times

Bangkok building collapsed due to construction and design flaws, probe shows

The 30-storey building was the only structure in Bangkok to collapse following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake. PHOTO: AFP BANGKOK – Thai investigators have concluded that flaws in the design and construction methods caused the collapse of a partially built Bangkok building that killed at least 89 people during a massive earthquake on March 28. An investigation by a government agency and three universities found that the elevator and stairwell walls – key structures meant to absorb shear force – were improperly designed and built, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said during a news briefing on June 30. She added that the quality of steel, concrete and other materials met required standards, disputing earlier reports that substandard steel bars were used. 'The failure stemmed from deficiencies in both the design and construction methods,' she said in a post on X. 'In particular, the construction techniques, such as the construction of the elevator shaft wall, did not comply with engineering principles and standards,' she added. The 30-storey building, intended to house Thailand's State Audit Office, was the only structure in the capital to collapse following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar. Police have filed criminal charges against a prominent Thai construction tycoon and about a dozen others for negligence resulting in the collapse and loss of life. The building was being constructed by ITD-Crec, a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development and China Railway Number 10 Thailand. The venture was awarded the 2.14 billion baht (S$84 million) contract through competitive bidding in 2020, with construction starting later that year, according to the State Audit Office. Mr Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development, the project's main contractor, was among more than a dozen executives, engineers, designers and supervisors who reported to police after a court issued arrest warrants. A fact-finding committee will submit its report to the Department of Special Investigation and Royal Thai Police for further action, Ms Paetongtarn wrote on X. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Bangkok building collapse tied to construction and design flaws, Thailand's PM says
Bangkok building collapse tied to construction and design flaws, Thailand's PM says

Business Times

time30-06-2025

  • Business
  • Business Times

Bangkok building collapse tied to construction and design flaws, Thailand's PM says

[BANGKOK] Thai investigators concluded that flaws in the design and construction methods caused the collapse of a partially built Bangkok building that killed at least 89 people during the Mar 28 earthquake, according to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. An investigation by a government agency and three universities found that the elevator and stairwell walls – key structures meant to absorb shear force – were improperly designed and built, Paetongtarn said at a press briefing on Monday (Jun 30). She added that the quality of steel, concrete and other materials met required standards, disputing earlier reports that substandard steel bars had been used. 'The failure stemmed from deficiencies in both the design and construction methods,' she posted on social media platform X. 'In particular, the construction techniques, such as the construction of the elevator shaft wall, did not comply with engineering principles and standards.' The 30-storey building intended to house Thailand's State Audit Office, was the only structure in the capital to collapse following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar. Police have filed criminal charges against a prominent Thai construction tycoon and about a dozen others for negligence resulting in the collapse and loss of life. The building was being constructed by ITD-CREC, a joint venture between Italian-Thai Development Pcl and China Railway Number 10 Thailand The venture was awarded the 2.14 billion baht (S$84 million) contract through competitive bidding in 2020, with construction starting later that year, according to the State Audit Office. Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development, the project's main contractor, was among more than a dozen executives, engineers, designers and supervisors who reported to police after a court issued arrest warrants. A fact-finding committee will submit its report to the Department of Special Investigation and Royal Thai Police for further action, Paetongtarn wrote on X. BLOOMBERG

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store