After the fire at Khlong Thom Center (a building over 10,000 sq m with many crowded shops), the Consumer Council is asking authorities to check how the building was permitted, whether it was built and used as approved, and whether its steel structure had fire protection. It proposes separating the approver and the inspector roles and bringing in professional councils to scan tall buildings nationwide. This is a proposal, not a new rule yet. For a shop or building owner, expect stricter inspections of fire protection, exits, and whether your use matches your approved plan.
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