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Structural imbalance in lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of Bangkok’s State Audit Office (SAO) building A structural imbalance in a lift shaft may have contributed to the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building during last month’s earthquake, says Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Mr Anutin, who doubles as deputy prime minister, […]

Essential Building Safety Standards and Legal Obligations in Thailand Tilleke & Gibbins 16 April 2025 The recent earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, that also significantly affected parts of northern Thailand and Bangkok has raised concerns about building safety and structural resilience in Thailand. This event has reminded building owners and possessors in Thailand […]

State Railways of Thailand ordered by Court to pay Bt4.2bn to contractors over Red Line project The Central Administrative Court has ordered the State Railways of Thailand (SRT) to pay two construction companies, Unique Engineering and Construction and Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, 4.2 billion baht in outstanding payments, plus interest, within 60 days, for the […]

BMA prohibits the use of ‘T-steel’ in high-rise projects The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prohibited the use of heat-treated steel or “T-steel” in its high-rise construction projects pending a thorough quality inspection, a source said. According to the source, the quality of the steel has come under scrutiny following the March 28 collapse of the State […]

State Audit Office (SAO) claims unaware China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group involved in construction of its collapsed Bangkok building In a bizarre explanation, the State Audit Office (SAO) claimed it was unaware that China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group was involved in the construction of its collapsed building, despite the contract being awarded to […]

Thailand approves property fee cuts to support ailing property sector The cabinet on Tuesday approved a cut in ownership transfer and mortgage registration fees to support Thailand’s ailing property sector, a deputy finance minister said. The cut on such fees to 0.01% for houses valued at up to 7 million baht (US$201,729) will be effective […]