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Thailand: 2 Dead After New Crane Collapse at Construction Site

Published January 15, 2026, 07:18
Thailand: 2 Dead After New Crane Collapse at Construction Site

In Thailand, a new crane collapsed at a construction site near Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of two people. This incident comes shortly after the tragedy in northern Thailand, where another crane fell onto a train, killing 32 people. The crane that collapsed near Bangkok was at a highway construction site. Authorities report that there were no other injuries. The highway project has already faced delays and previous fatal accidents. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed his sorrow over the frequent accidents and announced that he would push for legislative changes to strengthen safety at construction sites and create a "blacklist" for companies responsible for repeated accidents. The company undertaking the railway project, Italian-Thai Development, has been involved in several similar accidents in the past. Accidents in Thailand, particularly in industries, construction sites, and transportation, are often attributed to the lax enforcement of safety regulations.