Mayor Poramet orders an urgent halt to high-rise construction on Thappraya Soi 15 for public safety. PATTAYA, Thailand – Construction of a towering 67-storey luxury condominium in Pattaya has been immediately suspended following a dramatic crane collapse during work on the building’s upper floors. The incident took place at around 1 PM on Thappraya Soi 15. According to eyewitnesses, a large construction crane buckled and folded in on itself while lifting a concrete container. The failure sent construction workers scrambling for safety, but remarkably, no injuries or fatalities were reported. In response, Pattaya City Mayor Poramet Ngampichet ordered an urgent halt to all construction activities at the site, citing safety concerns. Preliminary investigations revealed that over 30 floors of the skyscraper had already been completed when the incident occurred. “The crane bent and collapsed, snapping its sling and landing alongside the building. Fortunately, no one was hurt,” said Mayor Poramet. He emphasized that city engineers from Pattaya’s Public Works Department would thoroughly examine the crane and construction site before granting any permission to resume the project. Officials will determine whether the collapse was due to mechanical failure, poor installation, or overloading beyond the crane’s design capacity. The suspension aims to ensure public and worker safety as high-rise development surges across Pattaya. Workers flee as a massive crane folds mid-air during construction of a 67-storey luxury condo in Pattaya. No Injuries, But Big Questions – Engineers to investigate if overloading or poor safety standards caused the crane to snap. Construction of the soaring luxury condo remains frozen as authorities demand answers.