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Bangkok rocked by earthquake, revealing some hidden truths?

Bangkok rocked by earthquake, revealing some hidden truths?

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A 30-storey high-rise under construction in Bangkok collapsed within seconds, sending shockwaves of doubt and fear through the city.

A 30-storey high-rise collapsed in Bangkok, raising urgent questions about construction safety. Investigators suspect substandard steel, but could design flaws and poor materials be to blame?

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