In the quiet aftermath of a tragic construction accident in Bangkok, families grapple with uncertainty as they search for their missing loved ones.
Tragedy Strikes Bangkok: Construction Tower Collapse Rattles City
Tragedy Strikes Bangkok: Construction Tower Collapse Rattles City
As rescue efforts continue, the aftermath of a catastrophic building collapse leaves families in despair.
Aubonrat Setnawet, an electrician’s assistant, recalls the harrowing moment her office tower began to give way.
The disaster struck on Saturday, March 29, 2025, when a 30-story building, still under construction, suddenly collapsed due to a strong earthquake that struck the region. Initially, Setnawet had been working on the 23rd floor alongside her husband, Nuguy, when she descended to retrieve equipment. Fleeting moments of reassurance quickly transformed into horror as the ground swayed ominously beneath her.
Rushing to escape, she felt the chaos in the air and attempted to reach Nuguy but was met with silence. Now anxiously waiting by the rubble, she has witnessed the mounting despair as rescue teams recover victims. So far, eight bodies have been located, with hopes dwindling for the 80 others still unaccounted for.
Family members and friends of those trapped linger in the Chatuchak neighborhood, hoping for any sign of life amidst the ruins. As they wait, the grim reality settles in—their hopes for miracles turn into heartbreak, alongside an array of unanswered questions regarding safety measures and regulations.
This incident, described by an engineering expert as “not normal,” raises concerns about the standards of construction undertaken by state-owned Chinese firms on large projects in the region. As the community mourns, calls for accountability and a thorough investigation into this disaster grow louder.
Current rescue operations continue as teams work tirelessly to uncover survivors, amidst the mournful atmosphere of grief gripping the city.
The disaster struck on Saturday, March 29, 2025, when a 30-story building, still under construction, suddenly collapsed due to a strong earthquake that struck the region. Initially, Setnawet had been working on the 23rd floor alongside her husband, Nuguy, when she descended to retrieve equipment. Fleeting moments of reassurance quickly transformed into horror as the ground swayed ominously beneath her.
Rushing to escape, she felt the chaos in the air and attempted to reach Nuguy but was met with silence. Now anxiously waiting by the rubble, she has witnessed the mounting despair as rescue teams recover victims. So far, eight bodies have been located, with hopes dwindling for the 80 others still unaccounted for.
Family members and friends of those trapped linger in the Chatuchak neighborhood, hoping for any sign of life amidst the ruins. As they wait, the grim reality settles in—their hopes for miracles turn into heartbreak, alongside an array of unanswered questions regarding safety measures and regulations.
This incident, described by an engineering expert as “not normal,” raises concerns about the standards of construction undertaken by state-owned Chinese firms on large projects in the region. As the community mourns, calls for accountability and a thorough investigation into this disaster grow louder.
Current rescue operations continue as teams work tirelessly to uncover survivors, amidst the mournful atmosphere of grief gripping the city.
