Thailand Arrests Executive Linked to Bangkok Tower Felled by Earthquake
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In Thailand, authorities have arrested a Chinese national linked to a company responsible for a collapsed building that resulted in numerous fatalities during last month's earthquake. Zhang, an executive of China Railway 10th (Thailand), was taken into custody after a court issued warrants for him and three other board members accused of breaching the Foreign Business Act. This scandal follows a catastrophic building failure that has provoked public outcry and criticism directed at Prime Minister Shinawatra for accountability and demands for a comprehensive investigation into related projects that pose safety concerns.
The swift toppling of the tower drew widespread attention because the earthquake's epicenter was more than 600 miles away, indicating alarming structural weaknesses.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces rising public pressure for accountability regarding the collapse, demanding a thorough investigation into projects with China Railway 10th.
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