the State Audit Office (SAO) building

TikTok Clip Falsely Claims No One Was Held Responsible for SAO Building Collapse Because It Was Caused by an Earthquake; In Fact, 23 Defendants Have Been Charged and the Case Is Still Before the Court

A false claim circulating on TikTok alleges that the case over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building has been closed, with no one held responsible because the incident was caused by an earthquake. Thai PBS Verify found that the case is still before the court. Experts have also concluded that substandard structural design and construction materials were contributing factors in the collapse

Jul 16, 2026