Contractor blames whirlwind for dome's collapseJarunat Jiraratsatit, director of Stecon Group, explains why the domed structure collapsed in Samut Prakan on Monday. The project was contracted to the ST-TC joint venture, which comprises Sino‑Thai and Transcode Co Ltd, Stecon director Jarunat Jiraratsatit said in the video. The collapsed structure was valued at 1.5 million baht, Mr Jarunant said. “A whirlwind occurred in the area at the time of the incident, with unusually strong gusty wind never seen there before,” Mr Jarunant said. “The company is fully committed to cooperating in identifying the cause and implementing corrective measures,” Mr Jarunant said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 10, 2026 14:30 UTC