BANGKOK — Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited has secured seven government construction projects worth a combined 26 billion baht following the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) building, according to procurement records on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
The contracts were awarded in 2025 despite the tragic collapse of the Auditor General’s office project in Nakhon Ratchasima in January 2025, which killed dozens of workers and passersby.
The seven projects include:
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A bridge over the Chao Phraya River at Kiakkai, including elevated roadwork linking to the Phra Nakhon side — 875 million baht.
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Second runway and taxiway construction at U-Tapao International Airport — 13,142,868,605.29 baht.
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Underground electric conduit and related works under the Chao Phraya River project — 252,140,000 baht.
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Water main installation and other utilities under the Chao Phraya River project — 104,740,000 baht.
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Underground telecom ducting and related works under the Chao Phraya River project — 9,800,000 baht.
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Coastal erosion prevention and monitoring facility in Bang Khun Thian District, — 1,620,000,000 baht.
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Construction of the new Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine and Yothi Innovation District building for Mahidol University — 9,999,000,000 baht.
Officials said the projects were awarded in late 2025, based on contract documentation filed with the exchange.
The Italian-Thai development company drew widespread attention after a crane and concrete segments fell onto a passenger train near Nong Nam Khun and Si Kio stations in Nakhon Ratchasima province, killing 32 people and injuring many others. The very next day, another crane from with oversight by the same company fell onto Rama II Road killing two and injuring others.
The accident and subsequent government scrutiny did not halt awards to Italian-Thai, which has been embroiled in other construction safety incidents over recent years.
The scope and timing of the newly awarded contracts have raised questions about contractor oversight and safety standards, especially as authorities continue legal action and industry reviews.