Bangkok, Thailand-
Our most recent update on the construction site collapse in Bangkok comes from March 17, 2025. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra called for legal action following the collapse of a concrete beam on an under-construction elevated roadway along Rama II Road, a key highway linking Bangkok to southern Thailand.
The incident occurred early on Saturday, March 15, 2025, killing six people and injuring 24 others. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to investigate whether safety protocols were followed, stating, “We will see if any processes have been ignored, and whether the construction work followed the rules and regulations. There may be criminal responsibility.”
The collapse is part of a broader pattern of deadly incidents on this highway project, with previous accidents amongst others reported in November 2023, May 2023, and January 2024, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in Thailand’s construction sector due to lax enforcement of regulations.
The Expressway Authority of Thailand estimates clearing the debris and restoring access to the affected Dao Khanong Expressway will take about a week. Contractors involved have been suspended for 14 days pending the investigation, which continues to explore the precise cause—early reports suggest unexpected soil shifts may have destabilized temporary supports, leading to the collapse under the weight of over 10 tons of concrete.
Authorities have promised maximum punishment for those found responsible, amid growing public frustration over repeated fatalities on this prolonged infrastructure project.
