Rawai collapsed building site declared ‘danger area’, police vow prosecution

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Rescue workers arrive at the site of the collapsed building on Sunday (Aug 11). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: The site of the under-construction resort complex building that collapsed on Sunday (Aug 11) – crushing to death three Myanmar migrant workers and injuring eight others – has been sealed off for safety while Forensic Police complete their investigation, police confirmed today (Aug 13).

 

Meanwhile, Chalong Police Deputy Chief Lt Col Somsak Sopakarn has vowed that charges will be pressed for the deadly building collapse.

“We are waiting for an investigation report by the Forensic Police because our investigation officers lack expert knowledge about construction,” Col Somsak explained.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/rawai-collapsed-building-site-declared-danger-area-police-vow-prosecution-72499.php#xXAquks0WMcITB3X.99 

 

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About time ...

It only killed three Burmese, regarded almost as lowly as we are, so don't expect a big court case and anyone going to jail because it ain't gonna happen.  Brown Envelopes will win the day !

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

Rawai collapsed building site declared ‘danger area’,

Thanks  God they told us, i was  planning to have a stroll thru it later, talk about the "bleedin obvious"

As soon as this happened, I was reminded of this thread. Took me a while to find it. 

Let's hope these westerners have deep pockets. It's gonna cost them. 

 

18 hours ago, webfact said:

“We are waiting for an investigation report by the Forensic Police because our investigation officers lack expert knowledge about construction,” Col Somsak explained.

As do many construction designers & workers !

5 hours ago, hansgruber said:

As soon as this happened, I was reminded of this thread. Took me a while to find it. 

Let's hope these westerners have deep pockets. It's gonna cost them. 

 

Why would purchasers of villas or condos in other projects be liable?

www.vipthailand.com

 

I recall this thread from an owner in their other Phuket project, VIP Kata Condominiums.  

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096978-any-owners-of-vip-kata-condo-in-kata-phuket/

“We are waiting for an investigation report by the Forensic Police because our investigation officers lack expert knowledge about construction,” Col Somsak explained.

 

Join the club sunshine 

1 hour ago, Old Croc said:

Why would purchasers of villas or condos in other projects be liable?

www.vipthailand.com

 

I recall this thread from an owner in their other Phuket project, VIP Kata Condominiums.  

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1096978-any-owners-of-vip-kata-condo-in-kata-phuket/

It's all the same company. 

VIP are building all up and down the coast. 

Russian company with some Chinese investors for the rawai project. 

They will pay the powers and this will soon disappear. 

Sure somewhere in the building contracts will be a 5,000 baht 'death at work' liability clause