Bangkok’s High-Rise Dilemma: Are Your Condos Prepared for the 2025 Earthquake? | By Toni Maxx | March 2025
In Bangkok, the city’s soft, alluvial soil greatly amplifies seismic waves, meaning that even distant earthquakes can strain buildings significantly, especially those constructed before the 2021 seismic codes. Key considerations for building safety include: Foundation Integrity: Deep pile foundations are essential. Are they designed and maintained properly? Structural Connections: The intersection of beams and columns … Read more