In brief
What unfolded in the Chatuchak neighborhood has left families desperate for news as loved ones remain unaccounted for.
In a shocking incident in Bangkok, a 30-story building under construction collapsed after a strong earthquake, leaving many in a state of uncertainty and distress. Aubonrat Setnawet, who was working in the building, felt the tremors just before disaster struck while she was on her way to fetch equipment. As the structure began to crumble, she managed to escape, but her husband, Nuguy Setnawet, remained unreachable. “I am still here waiting, waiting for a miracle,” she said, expressing her hope amid chaos. Tragic reports reveal that while eight bodies have been recovered, more than 80 individuals are still missing. Rescuers are working tirelessly amidst the debris, as families gather anxiously at the site, hoping for news of their missing relatives. The collapse has raised serious concerns about the building's safety standards, with experts questioning the engineering practices involved in such a large project undertaken by a Chinese state-owned company.
