Picture courtesy of Khaosod

A tower crane collapsed at a construction site near a major shopping centre in Asok, Bangkok, on 7 February 2026, seriously injuring at least two workers. The incident occurred at 10:25 near Sukhumvit 21, when the crane suddenly failed and fell, striking workers below and prompting an emergency response.

Debris from the crane’s arm fell to the ground, trapping people beneath the wreckage. Rescue teams and officers from Lumphini Police Station were dispatched to the scene to provide urgent assistance and secure the area.

Initial reports confirmed that two workers, one man and one woman, sustained severe injuries during the incident. The male worker was found unconscious at the site, prompting immediate medical intervention and CPR. He was then transported to hospital for further treatment, alongside the injured female.

The collapse occurred at a construction site located close to a well-known shopping centre in the Asok area. Authorities indicated that the crane failed suddenly, though the exact cause has not yet been determined.

Following the collapse, emergency services focused on freeing those trapped and preventing further harm. The surrounding area was secured to allow rescue operations to continue safely. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the crane failure. This includes an assessment of safety compliance at the construction site and whether regulations were being properly followed.

The incident has raised immediate concerns about construction safety in busy urban areas. Authorities are expected to review site practices and equipment standards as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Key Takeaways

• A tower crane collapsed near a major mall in Asok at 10:27 on 7 February 2026.

• Two workers were seriously injured, with one requiring CPR before hospitalisation.

• Authorities are investigating the cause and reviewing safety compliance at the site.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2026-02-07

 

 

No SAFTY IN THAILAND

Again ?

Very bad image for tourism.

Another crane accident????

Where does Thailand get these cranes? 1-800-cheapcranesRus?

Welcome to Thailand. Safety last.

Bangkok, how do I love thee? Let me count the cranes.

It's not only here. My wife and I were walking down 42nd street exactly when a crane collapsed. We read in the news that the crane had dropped right through an adjact apartment building, killing several residents.

I've often wondered about those crane operators. Where are they so highly trained, and for how long? Even really tall cranes don't appear to have lifts, so the operator has to climb to his working space. How often do they slip and fall, in the rain, say?

And those boxes, are they air-conditioned? Where does the operator eat, piss, take a dump? I'd actually like to sit in one of those cabins sometime! Must be a terrific view.

6 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

I've often wondered about those crane operators. Where are they so highly trained, and for how long?

https://www.oshaeducationcenter.com/become-a-crane-operator/

Thats for the USA. I would hope the process is similar in Thailand

Yet another crane accident- it will be interesting to see what the official cause of this latest incident is stated to be- brown envelopes no doubt already circulating in the right places- as TIT

Not sure why it fell, last time we put it up ,we didn't put all those bolts in it and it was just fine..

On 2/7/2026 at 4:52 AM, Sigmund said:

Again ?

Very bad image for tourism.

Not too many good images for thai tourism lately.

I was in Terminal 21 on Saturday afternoon. Had no idea it had even happened.

...They Swiftly Gave I***T*** The Boot...(?)

...Not An Engineer But Just Looking At The Mess, Gotta Wonder Where Their Minds Are At...(?)

Hub for crane collapse 1° price

Well thats nr 4 in a month time.

I wonder how the demolition of the hotel in BK is going, no accidents?

Or for that matter an old mall in BK. Must be some cranes working there.