Negligence charges mulled as death toll in scaffolding collapse at hotel construction site in Bangkok rises to 3

[webfact]

Picture; INN

 

INN reported that three people have been pronounced dead after scaffolding collapsed during the pouring of concrete at the site of the construction of a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok.

 

Previously reported on ASEAN NOW yesterday as being in Withayu Road INN said it was on Rama IV road. 

 

Three people were also injured. 

 

Following an investigation by Lumpini police along with civil engineers the police are considering charges of negligence causing death to be filed in the case, met police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek said yesterday. 

 

Once again no mention was made of the hotel's name, notes ASEAN NOW. 

 

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[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Following an investigation by Lumpini police along with civil engineers the police are considering charges of negligence causing death to be filed in the case, met police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek said yesterday. 

Considering charges?

[digger70]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Considering charges?

Yes, it all depends on the Size of the donation.

[sammieuk1]

It will more likely be the deceased that end up will a bill for wasted concrete and compensation if they are Burmese ????Rip 

[sammieuk1]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Considering charges?

Thai official speak for case closed ????

[richard_smith237]

What about the all the Safety First signs and posters ? -  why didn’t they protect the workers ?