BANGKOK (AP) — An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people, officials said.
The collapse, which happened in the early morning in southwestern Bangkok, also injured 24 other people at the construction site, said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Suriya offered his condolences and said victims would be compensated by contractors and relevant agencies. He said four workers and an engineer were killed, and no road users were affected as traffic lanes near the construction were closed at the time.
Bangkok police commander Siam Boonsom said authorities were still investigating to determine the cause of the collapse and that they would pursue legal actions against those found responsible.
Photos from the site showed that large metal and concrete structures fell on the ground and completely blocked the road.
The construction of the 5-kilometer (3-mile) elevated road started in 2022, according to project information published on the website of the Expressway Authority of Thailand.
Surachet Laophulsuk, governor of the agency, said they were working to clear the debris as quickly as they could, but he said it might take a week. He added that the contractors working on the project were ordered suspended for 14 days pending the investigation.
Road and construction safety is a major problem in Thailand. The site of Saturday’s collapse is a part of a major road connecting Bangkok to Thailand’s south, which has been a subject of controversy over its prolonged construction and frequent fatal accidents.
Suriya said the transportation ministry is in the process of issuing new regulations that would suspend contractors found liable for construction accidents and blacklist them from bidding on future government projects.
A Thai rescue worker patrols with a search and rescue dog after an elevated road being built collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Panumas Sanguanwong)
Thai rescue workers work the scene after an elevated road being built collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Panumas Sanguanwong)
WOODBRIDGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 12, 2026--
ChemWerth, Inc., a global leader in generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and supply, continues to expand its footprint and strengthen its position in the Indian market. To support its growth in the region, ChemWerth has hired Chandrakanth Reddy as general sales manager of its India office.
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“The addition of a general sales manager in India signals our desire to grow our presence and customer base in the world’s most important generic pharmaceutical market,” said Pete Werth III, president, ChemWerth. “Chandrakanth will add tremendous value for our customers and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) in India.”
Reddy is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional with more than 16 years of experience spanning API sourcing, business development, market expansion and regulatory-driven commercial strategy. He has successfully led high-value markets across India, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the United States, building strong customer partnerships and supporting sustainable revenue growth.
In his new role, Reddy will be responsible for leading ChemWerth’s sales strategy in India and strengthening regional customer relationships. He will also support the company’s focused initiative to roll out new generic APIs in the market, including fermentation, peptide and oncology injectable APIs.
“After reviewing ChemWerth’s strategic plan to unveil a strong pipeline of new generic fermentation, peptide and oncology injectable APIs for the Indian market, I knew that was something I wanted to be a part of,” said Reddy.
About ChemWerth, Inc.:
Established in 1982, ChemWerth is a full-service generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and supply company providing cGMP-quality APIs to regulated markets worldwide. ChemWerth is a global company headquartered in the United States, with offices in China and India. For more information, please visit www.chemwerth.com.
Chandrakanth Reddy has joined ChemWerth, Inc., as general sales manager of its India office.
