Construction Standards Questioned After Vibhavadi Road Footpath Collapse

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Drama-addict Facebook

 

A newly constructed footpath along Vibhavadi Road has collapsed just one month after completion, as seen in a viral video shared on the Drama-addict Facebook page. The clip shows the path giving way under the weight of a pedestrian, fortunately resulting in no serious injuries. This incident has ignited widespread criticism on social media platforms, questioning the quality standards upheld by state agencies.

 

The footpath, supposed to be a safe passage for pedestrians, has become a point of contention as it failed mere weeks after its inauguration. Public outcry demands accountability and improvements in construction quality to prevent such mishaps.

 

 

This isn't an isolated incident, as quality concerns have been highlighted previously. Last year, a tragic construction accident occurred on Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon province. A portion of a bridge under construction collapsed, killing three workers and injuring over ten others. The contractor, Udomsak Chiang Mai Company, was responsible for the project, with workers employed by PSCI Construction.

 

These events underscore the necessity for stricter oversight and adherence to safety protocols in construction projects, particularly in infrastructure meant to support public safety. As criticisms mount, there is an urgent call for government agencies to reassess their operational standards and ensure such failures do not recur. Improved quality control is imperative to maintain public trust and ensure the safety of all involved, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-10

 

 

[JoePai]

Ah yes, Thai workman ship - I understand that team is bidding to build the proposed Thai nuclear reactor 

[lordgrinz]

What construction standards? TIT 

[Gottfrid]

I wouldn´t call that construction at all. It´s a trap!

[MikeandDow]

Thailand has a plethora of safety and construction standards BUT ! no  implementation or enforcement cost tooooo much money !! 

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, JoePai said:

Ah yes, Thai workman ship - I understand that team is bidding to build the proposed Thai nuclear reactor 

Thai leadership, Myanmar workmanship... 

[Purdey]

Footpaths have never been constructed to last long. If they were, repairs would never be needed, and the construction company would have no future business.

[Burma Bill]

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

newly constructed footpath along Vibhavadi Road has collapsed just one month after completion,

 

From the accompanying photo, it looks like someone has had a good night out "'on the tiles"!

[black tabby12345]

With Thai construction standard, every big buildings is the  minefield.

So lucky not quake prone here.

[black tabby12345]

On 3/11/2025 at 8:00 AM, JoePai said:

Ah yes, Thai workman ship - I understand that team is bidding to build the proposed Thai nuclear reactor 

 

Quite agree.

If they cannot be trusted with footpath, how can they be trusted with the most critical devices in the world?

In Thailand, constructions workers are basically Not Trained(except for heavy machines operators) .

They are usually migrant workers who has never been taught how to do their jobs correctly. 

They just see and copy what others(in the industry longer) do.

They don’t even know how to mix cement properly.

That is why their concrete works often look so crude and fragile(very short lived).

 

[black tabby12345]

On 3/11/2025 at 8:36 AM, lordgrinz said:

What construction standards? TIT 

 

It may not exist in the first place...

[black tabby12345]

On 3/11/2025 at 9:55 AM, Gottfrid said:

I wouldn´t call that construction at all. It´s a trap!

 

without  malice; unintended.

[black tabby12345]

On 3/11/2025 at 10:06 AM, MikeandDow said:

Thailand has a plethora of safety and construction standards BUT ! no  implementation or enforcement cost tooooo much money !! 

 

Like their buses?

[black tabby12345]

Deja Vu...