Thailand's construction industry is facing intense scrutiny after several deadly accidents. A crane fell onto a moving passenger train last week, and an office tower collapsed last year, killing nearly 100 workers. Public concern is high in Bangkok due to frequent construction accidents. Italian-Thai Development, the contractor for both recent incidents, is under fire. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Transport Ministry to terminate contracts and prosecute involved companies. Critics point to systemic issues like lax regulation and corruption. Concerns also surround Chinese involvement in troubled projects linked to the Belt and Road Initiative.
