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January 21, 2026

Thailand's deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny

  • Public concern is high in Bangkok due to frequent construction accidents.
    • By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI
    Associated Press

    AP Photo/Arnun Chonmahatrakool [enlarge]
    A construction crane collapsed on the Rama 2 Road elevated expressway in Samut Sakhon province last week.

    BANGKOK — Thailand's construction industry is under intense scrutiny following a series of high-profile deadly accidents. These include a crane falling onto a moving passenger train last week and the collapse of an office tower a year ago that killed nearly 100 workers.


     
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