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Vendor killed after market roof collapses

A vendor was killed and another injured when a section of roof at Pak Khlong Talat market collapsed yesterday.

Phra Nakhon district officials and rescue workers inspect a collapsed roof at the Pak Khlong Talat market. One vendor was killed and another injured when a section of the roof at the popular flower market caved in yesterday. PATIPAT JANTHONG

The market, in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district, is one of the country's largest wholesale markets for flowers and vegetables. It was undergoing structural modifications when part of its roof gave way about 10am yesterday.

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  • phetpeter

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    Discussion 2 : 01 Dec 2012 at 14.392

    Sad thing is if the market had been closed for 2 or 3 weeks all the work could have been done, instead of contining to trade on a building site. The traders are so scared to lose their plots or missed a baht!

  • loopholes

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    Discussion 1 : 01 Dec 2012 at 11.451

    Imagine how strong was the structure when a strong gust of wind managed to make it collapsed !!!
    Condolence to the victim and may his soul rest in peace. Any responsibility claim from the BMA???

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