2014 Pathum Thani building collapse

Building collapse in Thailand

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2014 Pathum Thani building collapseDate| 11 August 2014

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Time| 16:20 UTC+7[1]
Location| Pathum Thani province
Thailand
Deaths| 14[2]
Non-fatal injuries| 25[2]

On 11 August 2014, a six-story building under construction in the U Place Condotel condominium project, collapsed in Pathum Thani province, Thailand. The collapse resulted in 14 deaths and 25 injuries to the construction workers working on the building.

## Background[edit]

The collapse building was part of a six building project, including two finished buildings with residents. The building project is owned by Plook Plang Co. Ltd.[3][4]

## Aftermath[edit]

Casualties included Cambodian nationals who were construction workers.[4] The rescue operation was concluded on 14 August 2014, after all victims were found.[2]

## Cause[edit]

A flaw in the construction design was cited as the cause for collapse. Columns at the perimeter of the building were not strong enough to support the weight of cement being poured on the roof, leading to a structural failure.[3]

## See also[edit]

* Collapse of the Royal Plaza Hotel

## References[edit]

1. ^ "วิศวกรรมสถานแห่งประเทศไทยฯ วิเคราะห์สาเหตุอาคารคอนโด 6 ชั้น คลอง 6 พังถล่ม". Engineering Institute of Thailand. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
2. ^ a b c "Final building collapse death toll 14". Bangkok Post. The Post Publishing PCL. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
3. ^ a b "Police arrest 4 over collapse". Bangkok Post. The Post Publishing PCL. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
4. ^ a b Sokheng, Vong; Barron, Laignee (15 August 2014). "Bodies pulled from rubble". The Phnom Penh Post. Retrieved 15 August 2014.