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In the wake of the catastrophic collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok, authorities have made significant strides in their investigation. As part of the criminal probe, police have interviewed nearly 100 individuals, including project employees, relatives of the deceased, eyewitnesses, and six injured persons. However, it remains uncertain who might face charges or the timeline for concluding the investigation.

 

Pol Maj Gen Noppasil Poonsawat, leading the investigative efforts, emphasised that evidence gathering is ongoing. While search operations continue, 22 fatalities have been confirmed, and 72 remain missing beneath the debris.

 

In parallel, the Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry is probing potential breaches by China Railway No. 10 (Thailand) Co., which was involved in constructing the ill-fated building. Allegations have surfaced that the company employed Thai nominees to circumvent foreign ownership rules, raising substantial legal and ethical concerns.

 

 

 

Senator Ekachai Ruangrat revealed that a subcommittee is investigating whether three Thai nationals were used as proxies to hold a 51% stake in the construction firm. These individuals are connected to multiple companies, and suspicions arise due to inconsistencies in their financial profiles. Initial findings also indicate the involvement of Chinese nationals as shareholders.

 

The committee is further examining the potential use of substandard materials in the construction, which could compound the accountability for the building's collapse. Senator Ekachai stressed the negative impact of foreign companies exploiting Thai nominees, promising that findings will be directed to the Department of Special Investigation and the government.

 

The investigations underline a broader issue of Thai nominee utilisation, which poses significant threats to domestic businesses. The pursuit of justice in this tragic collapse is crucial for the families of victims and to prevent similar future breaches, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-10

 

 

On 4/10/2025 at 9:00 AM, snoop1130 said:

Allegations have surfaced that the company employed Thai nominees to circumvent foreign ownership rules, raising substantial legal and ethical concerns.

 

Heads should be roling.

Yes , let's start with the innocent 

and move on to the " scapegoats"