Accident Factory Collapse in Chon Buri Sparks Safety Concerns, No Injuries

[snoop1130]

Pictures courtesy of The Nation

 

Panic struck Chon Buri's bustling Amata City Industrial Estate Phase 10 today as part of a factory building unexpectedly collapsed, crushing vehicles beneath and prompting a mass evacuation of terrified workers. The incident unfolded on May 16, in the heart of one of Thailand's most active industrial zones.

 

Eyewitnesses described the collapse as "explosive," recounting how steel and concrete noisily cascaded onto cars parked below. "It was like an explosion—just one huge crash and then chaos," said one visibly distressed worker who witnessed the event.

 

Remarkably, police confirmed that no injuries or fatalities occurred, despite the considerable destruction left in the collapse's wake. Photographs from the scene reveal extensively damaged vehicles, with caved-in roofs and metallic debris scattered across the parking area.

 

Emergency responders swiftly arrived, securing the area to avert further dangers. Investigation teams are now hard at work determining the collapse's cause and ensuring the safety of the remaining building structure.

 

As the news spread, concerns about construction practices and safety protocols within the industrial estate grew louder. The estate, home to numerous factories and thousands of employees, is now under scrutiny for its safety standards.

 

"The cause of the collapse is still under investigation," stated a spokesperson for the emergency response team. "Our priority is ensuring everyone's safety and assessing any further risk."

 

A team of engineers and structural experts has been deployed to evaluate the damage. Their task is to uncover whether the collapse was due to shoddy construction, inferior materials, or renovations. Authorities have urged local businesses to re-evaluate their safety procedures during this time.

 

While the initial chaos has subsided, the incident has ignited pressing questions about safety oversight across Thailand's rapidly developing industrial zones. With so many lives at stake daily, there is a mounting demand for heightened accountability to prevent potential disasters.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-16

 

 

[johng]

4 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Eyewitnesses described the collapse as "explosive," recounting how steel and concrete noisily cascaded onto cars parked below. "It was like an explosion—just one huge crash and then chaos," said one visibly distressed worker who witnessed the event.

Shades of 9/11 ??   intrigued to hear what the investigation reveals as the cause.

[johng]

I just noticed the bloke on the right in the photo above pointing   55555