Thai Construction Scandal: Tycoon and Chinese Firm Indicted Over Deadly Building Collapse
Thai prosecutors have charged 23 individuals, including a prominent construction tycoon and a Chinese state-owned firm, over a building collapse in Bangkok that killed around 95 workers. The incident involved a 30-storey audit office building, the only structure damaged in a Myanmar-originated earthquake.
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In a significant legal development, Thai prosecutors announced the indictment of 23 individuals, including a construction magnate and a Chinese state-run entity, following a tragic building collapse that claimed nearly a hundred lives. The incident revolved around a high-rise structure that failed during a seismic event.
The State Audit Office tower, a 30-storey building in Bangkok, was the sole casualty of the tremors from a powerful earthquake in neighboring Myanmar. The ill-fated project was a collaboration between Italian-Thai Development and China Railway Number 10 (Thailand) Ltd, both now facing legal action.
Charges against the suspects include breaching construction norms and negligence leading to fatalities. Allegations of document forgery also surfaced. Despite the gravity of the situation, key accused figures have denied any wrongdoing, highlighting the ongoing complexities in the case.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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