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Thailand Halts 14 Contracts After Deadly Train Derailment

1/17/2026

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The Thai Transport Ministry announced a 15-day halt on 14 construction contracts.
The halt includes contracts with Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (Italian-Thai Development PCL).
A train derailment in Nakhon Ratchasima on January 14 killed 32 passengers.
A crane collapse near Bangkok the next day killed two drivers.
The ministry will conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.

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The Thai Transport Ministry announced a 15-day halt on 14 construction contracts.
The halt includes contracts with Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited (Italian-Thai Development PCL).
A train derailment in Nakhon Ratchasima on January 14 killed 32 passengers.
A crane collapse near Bangkok the next day killed two drivers.
The ministry will conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.