Thai authorities are investigating the collapse of a 30-storey office tower in Bangkok after a powerful earthquake in Myanmar. The building's design, construction, and material standards are under scrutiny, with substandard steel possibly contributing to the disaster. Rescue operations continue as concerns over Thailand’s building safety regulations and emergency response system persist.
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