Leaning shophouses on Bangkok's Sukhumvit trigger public alarm, probe


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Phra Khanong officials on Monday (Aug 22) launched a probe after a row of shophouses on Sukhumvit Road at the entrance of Soi Sukhumvit 101/1 were seen to be leaning at an alarming angle.

On Sunday, photos of the shophouses tilting backwards posted by Facebook user Patai Padungtin sparked concerns that the buildings could collapse at any time.

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