Anutin: Investigation into Bangkok Building Collapse to Take Months

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

A week after the collapse of a new government building in Chatuchak, authorities have announced that a definitive cause remains elusive, with investigations poised to extend for several months.

 

At the centre of the ongoing probe is the structural engineering of the building, which requires comprehensive examination before any conclusions are drawn.

 

Following a meeting at the Ministry of the Interior on 4 April, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that while preliminary assessments have begun, immediate conclusions are currently impossible due to the ongoing rescue operations.

 

Engineers must further analyse the design structure, particularly concerning its unique elevator placement that deviates from conventional mid-building positioning. This unusual design could contribute to structural instability.

 

 

 

Mr Anutin emphasised the need for a detailed probe into various engineering safety factors, including resistance to shear and torsion forces, all of which will necessitate meticulous calculations over the coming months.

 

On another note, he addressed the need for fairer compensation for victims. Current legal frameworks prescribe inadequate compensation—29,000 baht for fatalities and 4,000 baht for injuries. Mr Anutin directed officials to identify more reasonable support mechanisms, given the severity of the incident.

 

Associate Professor Dr Thanet Veerasiri, president of the Engineering Institute of Thailand, reinforced the complexity of the task ahead. He stressed that collecting intact material samples remains challenging amidst ongoing rescue efforts, further challenging the timeline for conclusive findings.

 

Based on a story by Siam Rath

 

-- 2025-04-05

 

 

[JoePai]

Takes a long time to round up all those brown envelopes   😎

[MikeandDow]

(This unusual design could contribute to structural instability. )    they (the goverment) aproved the design by committee. this is all a cover up all this can be modelled on a pc not in months but days total BS

[hotsun]

I would expect years, if ever

[BangkokReady]

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

Engineers must further analyse the design structure, particularly concerning its unique elevator placement that deviates from conventional mid-building positioning. This unusual design could contribute to structural instability.

 

So not the second hand Chinese steel?  Interesting...  🤔

[bdenner]

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Mr Anutin emphasised the need for a detailed probe into various engineering safety factors, including resistance to shear and torsion forces, all of which will necessitate meticulous calculations over the coming months.

Or years, depending on the "statute of limitations" for engineering disasters causing death. It'll give em plenty of time to get the abacus warmed up and find someone capable of using it.

[MikeandDow]

We will never hear the outcome  big cover up  thailand has been told  dont blame chinese steel nor chinese companys  can not blame Anutin cement  can not blame design goverment approved it  only way drag it out it will be forgotten

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Engineers must further analyse the design structure, particularly concerning its unique elevator placement that deviates from conventional mid-building positioning. This unusual design could contribute to structural instability.

 

Surely this should have been assessed prior to accepting the design and commencement of any building works ensuring the correct foundations had been determined.

[MikeandDow]

7 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

 

Surely this should have been assessed prior to accepting the design and commencement of any building works ensuring the correct foundations had been determined.

This just shows how stupid  thailand is they only do due Dillagence after the fact !!

[Jim Blue]

The blame goes to   . the watchman who forgot to close the fire door !

[John Drake]

Question: are the same Chinese companies involved in the building collapse also involved in building Thailand's high speed railway?

[crazykopite]

It will be brushed under the carpet !

[MikeandDow]

14 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Question: are the same Chinese companies involved in the building collapse also involved in building Thailand's high speed railway?

YES  and laos rail as well

[ignore it]

Yeah, it will take that long to get the money washed and out of the country

[John Drake]

5 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

YES  and laos rail as well

 

Thanks for the info. I feared that would be the case. What would be the result of a fast high speed train running along fake steel rails and components? I can guess.

[Rolo89]

I'm more concerned about the safety of the thousands of high rises that are being left to those with vested interests to check if they're safe!

[factual monk]

Uncle Red Drazon blazing... 😆 🤣 😂 

So now from 1 week to months... kudos.

Rest in peace brothers and sisters who lost the life... 🙏  

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

A week after the collapse of a new government building in Chatuchak, authorities have announced that a definitive cause remains elusive, with investigations poised to extend for several months

Drag their feet for months and when everyone's forgotten about it.. don't mention it again.

Chinese guys caught removing paperwork from the site means things have to hidden..

dodgy dealings, short-cuts, material cost cutting, things signed off that shouldn't be etc etc..

[WHansen]

The standard compensation equivalent of 3 months wages for a death and 10 days wages for injuries is a joke.

[renaissanc]

The Chinese company needs time to bribe everyone involved:  to implement a complete coverup; and for the public to have forgotten about the earthquake. Lets not forget the need for further investigation  that may take years. Then Anutin will announce that there is no proof of their responsibility. 

[proton]

Earthquake to get the blame 😆