Devastating Rainstorm Claims 6 Lives and Causes Destruction in Phichit

[Bangkok Barry]

8 hours ago, Darksidedude said:

buildings are generally built to withstand this weather.

Quite the opposite, in fact. Many have a wide overhanging roof which offers some protection from the sun, but get a strong wind underneath and off comes the roof. Happened to the house next door to mine. Those few minutes, usually just before a storm as the air pressure changes, can be quite frightening.

[sammieuk1]

One more shoddy structure finished off by wind and rain culminating in a pile of bodies with no redress ????Rip 

[newbee2022]

23 hours ago, Reigntax said:

lack of engineering!!?

maybe they knew exactly what they were doing. However, if you could save money using a light construction instead........money first, safety last.....

[drgoon]

On 5/23/2023 at 6:29 PM, harleyclarkey said:

No doubt nobody will be held properly accountable for this wholly avoidable tragedy.  

Terrible news and sincere sympathies to the distraught families. 

What an idiot comment. Who controls the weather?? How was it avoidable? What would you have done? Asked for a Code of Compliance Certificate before sheltering under there?