Bangkok Building Collapse Highlights Safety Concerns | JQJO

A 30-story building under construction in Bangkok collapsed during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, leaving 78 people missing. The quake, centered far from Bangkok, caused limited damage elsewhere in the city but highlighted concerns about building safety standards. Investigations are underway into the collapse, focusing on the building's design, construction, and enforcement of safety codes. The incident has raised questions about the quality of construction materials and the suitability of beamless designs in earthquake-prone areas. Shares of the developer, Italian Thai Development, plummeted following the incident.