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The steel used in the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office building in Chatuchak came from Sin Ker Yuan, a company which was charged in January for producing substandard steel. Previous investigation by the Ministry of Industry revealed that the rebar produced by the company, located in Ban Khai District, Rayong, did not meet required standards, particularly affecting its strength. The ministry seized 2,441 tons of non-compliant steel, valued at approximately 49.2 million baht, and announced plans to take legal action against the company in January https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1906662052925714514

The UK changed their clocks yesterday. One hour forward. Maybe has something to do with the OP's transfer........or maybe not.

Reports continued to emerge about people leaving buildings, including at least two hospitals, after feeling a tremor this morning. No evacuation orders were given at Taksin Hospital or Police General Hospital, but some medical staff and patients left anyway. They were later told to go back inside. The Thai Meteorological Department said there was no earthquake in Thailand, and aftershocks from Myanmar have not affected Thailand. The PM's Press Office said the cracks reported at Chaeng Watthana Government Complex were already there before. They also stated that each organization decides whether to evacuate, but any such decision should be clearly communicated and based on verified information from official sources. https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1906595684142502028 The PM has treated herself to a new magic wand: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reassured investors about the inspections of buildings and recovery efforts following Friday's earthquake. "I will work tirelessly to resolve the situation and restore normalcy," she added at a Board of Investment seminar. https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1906590422446821442

Very sad times for both Myanmar and Thailand: BANGKOK, March 28 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will join a regional leaders' summit in Thailand next week where he is seeking high-level bilateral meetings, three sources with direct knowledge told Reuters, in a rare visit to a Southeast Asian country since seizing power in coup that led to a civil war. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-junta-chief-join-bimstec-leaders-summit-rare-trip-abroad-2025-03-28/

Update] The National Institute for Emergency Medicine reports that at least 43 workers may be trapped in the collapsed building.

A two year old child. Where was the grandmother? RIP

TWO THAI MEN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING BRITISH MAN TO DEATH https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2025/03/26/two-thai-men-charged- BANGKOK — Thai police have charged two nightclub security guards following the death of a 28-year-old British man in Bangkok after what appears to be a communication breakdown that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident, which occurred around 2:05 AM on March 24, is under investigation by police officials including Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and other senior officers who have ordered a thorough examination of the circumstances

Not sure if this has been posted. One moment please.

Does it really matter. She the PM survives the vote.

Although she wasn't the PM at the time Thaksin was admitted to his luxury hospital suite.

The brain, at that moment, is telling you to eat marmite right now.

OP. Then you're not looking: Khaosod English · 9m BREAKING: Chiang Mai topped the list of the most air-polluted major cities in the world anew on Sunday afternoon, March 23, shortly after 2pm, according to IQAir app. Bangkok is at Number 5. Twenty more cities in #Thailand are also in red today

Also Radio Free Asia Saksith Saiyasombut This is heartbreaking and infuriating - and incredibly shortsighted and narrow-minded. (1/3) The federal grants that fund Radio Free Asia and partner networks were terminated Saturday morning, according to a grant termination notice received by RFA. Jonathan Head Agree wholeheartedly. A terrible move which damages the flow of information in this region, damages US standing, and hands the floor for media influence to China - surely not something @SecRubio wants to see? https://x.com/RadioFreeAsia/status/1901052767080157640

They just keep on coming.