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TSEA urges govt to suspend large-scale construction projects to review safety measures
TSEA urges govt to suspend large-scale construction projects to review safety measures
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
The president of the Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) urges the government to suspend large-scale construction projects following two deadly crane accidents. The suspension would allow for a review of safety standards and help prevent further fatalities.Rama 2 Road Crane Collapse Strikes Again, PM Demands Urgent Action
Rama 2 Road Crane Collapse Strikes Again, PM Demands Urgent Action
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
"Anutin" shakes his head, asking, "Same old story again?" after another crane collapse on Rama 2 Road. He urges action, calling for a law fix and no more delays.Never-ending cycle of construction disasters: Rama 2 Road
Never-ending cycle of construction disasters: Rama 2 Road
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
As tragedies continue to mount, Rama 2 stands as a grim reminder of how recurring construction failures have turned a vital highway into a site of constant danger.UAE Joins Global Condolences as Death Toll in Thai Crane Collapse Reaches 32
UAE Joins Global Condolences as Death Toll in Thai Crane Collapse Reaches 32
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
The UAE and China express solidarity with Thailand after a construction crane crushed a moving train in Nakhon Ratchasima, leaving dozens deadITD named contractor in Rama II Road crane collapse; Phiphat investigates
ITD named contractor in Rama II Road crane collapse; Phiphat investigates
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Concrete beam and crane collapse on Rama II Road, near Paris Garden Inn, during the construction of the M82 motorway project.Comptroller-General's Department Clarifies Power to Blacklist Contractors
Comptroller-General's Department Clarifies Power to Blacklist Contractors
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
The Thai Comptroller-General’s Department explains blacklisting contractors. Emphasizes that decisions must be made by contracting agencies and outlines new contractor rating rules.People's Party condemns online gambling links, pledges no tolerance for grey-area behaviour
People's Party condemns online gambling links, pledges no tolerance for grey-area behaviour
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, announces zero tolerance for "grey-area" behaviour after candidate Ratchapong Soisuwan's arrest for links to online gambling.SIA passengers stuck on plane for 5+ hours after Hokkaido return
SIA passengers stuck on plane for 5+ hours after Hokkaido return
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
More than 300 Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers were stuck for several hours on a plane at Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport on January 10 after the aircraft had to turn back due to a technical issue.