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Strikernia\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Myanmar in late March, more than 500 kilometres from Bangkok, the tremors reached the Thai capital with alarming force. It was the strongest quake the city had felt in nearly 70 years.<\/p>\n<p>In Chatuchak district, a high-rise under construction collapsed, killing dozens. Other towers swayed, ceilings cracked, and residents fled in panic. Videos of the trembling skyline spread quickly on social media, reigniting fears over structural safety.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, Bangkok has risen skyward atop a problem few can see. Home to around 11 million people, the city rests on deep layers of marine clay that amplify seismic waves, even from distant epicentres. That geological quirk means tremors originating hundreds of kilometres away can still strike with unnerving power.<\/p>\n<p>Engineers have long warned about the risk. Speaking at a post-quake forum hosted by the Bangkok Post and Chulalongkorn University, Professor Amorn Pimanmas, president of the Thai Structural Engineers Association, offered a blunt assessment: \u201cThis fault is a steadfast neighbour we cannot wish away; our only certainty is its persistence.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>We need a seismic code that explicitly accounts for Bangkok\u2019s soft clay and the long-period waves that threaten high-rises<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While Thailand introduced earthquakerelated building codes in 2007, many towers across Bangkok were built before seismic resilience became standard. These include mid-rise and high-rise structures that now house thousands.<\/p>\n<p>The collapse of the State Audit Office building in Chatuchak served as what Amorn called an \u201cunintentional test\u201d of Bangkok\u2019s structural safety. The outcome has reinforced calls for inspections and retrofits, especially in the city\u2019s ageing, mid-tier building stock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of these older buildings lack essential seismic safety features, from adequate lateral force-resisting systems to dynamic soil amplification considerations,\u201d says Dr. Chaivut Saengaram, COO of Chuchawal-Royal Haskoning. \u201cRetrofitting will be key, but we also need a seismic code that explicitly accounts for Bangkok\u2019s soft clay and the long-period waves that threaten high-rises.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That shift in perception has already translated into increased demand for low-rise condominiums, townhouses, and detached homes, particularly in outer Bangkok. Suburban projects once prized for space and affordability are now increasingly perceived as safer alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Developers have adapted swiftly. In the wake of the quake, many have shifted focus toward low-rise formats, suburban launches, and projects that emphasise engineering credibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBuyers have shown a stronger preference for low-rise developments,\u201d says Marciano Birjmohun, managing director of Bangkok-based real estate consultancy Marciano Advisory. \u201cThis is now the bestselling residential asset class in Bangkok and its vicinity.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than treating this as a shortterm adjustment, many developers are rethinking their long-term strategies. Some have shelved or delayed vertical projects altogether, according to local brokers and planning consultants. Others are pivoting toward build quality and transparency. Trust has become a central concern.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43142\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2605391793.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2605391793.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2605391793-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2605391793-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2605391793-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In Chatuchak district, a high-rise under construction collapsed, killing dozens. BENZINE\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cBuyers still question what seismic measures were put in place during the EIA process,\u201d Birjmohun explains. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about location anymore. It\u2019s about trust.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Buyer confidence in many high-rise offerings, particularly in the low-to-midmarket bracket, has visibly softened. Several post-2019 towers have shown signs of structural damage, and some developers have leaned on public relations efforts to downplay the extent of the issue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome modern high-rises prioritise efficiency and cost-optimised design, but that can lead to flexibility in structural systems, especially when post-tensioned slabs are used without adequate seismic detailing,\u201d Chaivut adds.<\/p>\n<p>Institutional investors, meanwhile, have responded with measured scrutiny. While most Thai REITs maintain limited exposure to residential assets, the quake has heightened interest in value engineering, risk mitigation, and long-term resilience across portfolios.<\/p>\n<p>Insurers are also reassessing risk models for high-rise buildings, particularly older or mid-tier stock. According to regional brokers, some policies now exclude earthquake cover or carry significantly higher premiums.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a wake-up call,\u201d Birjmohun adds. \u201cMother Nature is unpredictable. It\u2019s better to prevent than to cure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As developers and investors adjust course, a deeper conversation is emerging about what kind of city Bangkok wants to be. Long celebrated for its skyline, the capital\u2019s vertical identity is now under renewed scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>A survey by the Thai Real Estate Research and Valuation Information Center of 37 high-rise projects in quake-affected zones found that April sales dropped to just 1.3 percent of available inventory, down from 1.6 percent in the first quarter. Kasikorn Securities, meanwhile, forecasts a 50 percent plunge in condo transfers across Greater Bangkok in 2025, with the earthquake cited as a key factor.<\/p>\n<p>The decentralisation already visible in buyer demand may mark the start of a broader rebalancing, with developers reportedly expanding low-rise formats into fringe and satellite areas. A survey by Siam Real Estate noted a marked surge in interest in low-rise homes following the quake, while CBRE Thailand reported that some office tenants are now preferring low-rise buildings or lower floors in highrises.<\/p>\n<p>For planners and policymakers, the challenge is how to support this shift without fuelling unchecked sprawl or straining infrastructure. In the weeks following the quake, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt ordered safety inspections for more than 11,000 buildings across the capital\u2014a rare display of urgency and a sign of growing political will to confront seismic risk at scale.<\/p>\n<p>Bangkok doesn\u2019t need to abandon height. But it may need to earn it through stricter building codes, smarter urban planning, and a renewed commitment to public trust. The city can still grow skyward\u2014but only with greater care and credibility.<\/p>\n<p>Even without widespread destruction, the quake left a mark on confidence, regulation, and on the skyline itself. What was once an abstract risk is now a live concern, transforming how Bangkok builds and buys. This is a reckoning not of collapse but of clarity. Height alone no longer sells. Structure, safety, and transparency are what count.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBangkok remains a city to be seen from above,\u201d says Birjmohun. \u201cHigh-rise developments shape its appeal. But now the spotlight is on how they\u2019re built.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>T<\/em><em>his article was originally published on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asiarealestatesummit.com\/newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">asiarealestatesummit.com<\/a>. Write to our editors at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:propertyreport@propertyguru.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">propertyreport@propertyguru.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concerns over Bangkok\u2019s seismic safety in the wake of the recent Myanmar earthquake have prompted a shift toward low-rise developments<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":43140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,92],"tags":[134,133],"class_list":["post-43139","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-magazine","category-news","tag-bangkok","tag-thailand","news_country-thailand","news_author-liam-aran-barnes"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ 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