This is a great opportunity for the admin to participate in a seminar aimed at understanding the correct standards for high-rise buildings in Thailand, under the topic "Confidently High: SC Buildings are 100% Safe," organized by SC Asset on April 25, 2025. Following the earthquake on March 28, there has been a lot of information circulating through various channels regarding building safety, cracks, and even the high costs of repairs. What should the facts really be? The admin has compiled the information as follows.

Panel Discussion Featuring 3 Experts

▪️ Assoc. Prof. Chulert Jitjueajun, Vice President of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand

▪️ Chalermchai Wongsunthorn, Senior Director of High-Rise Project Management at SC Asset

▪️ Kanokorn Limkhamno, Managing Director of the High-Rise Property and International Clients Group at SC Asset

Key Takeaways from the Event: Understanding Earthquakes in Thailand

● The tremors from the event on April 28, 2025, were felt in Bangkok but were not strong enough to impact the main structures of high-rise buildings.

● High-rise buildings in Bangkok are designed according to earthquake resistance standards (MOT 1301/1302-61) and the ministerial regulations of 2021, which can withstand such tremors.

● Buildings with up to 20 floors experienced minimal impact, and most damage was found in architectural finishes rather than the main structure.

SC Asset's Systematic Preparedness Plan

● Immediately after the event, the SC Asset team set up a War Room to monitor and ensure the safety of residents in all projects.

● Structural engineers and legal teams conducted preliminary inspections of all projects.

● Projects with minor damage will be repaired urgently to ensure they can return to normal use.

● Teams will provide support to residents based on the urgency level to ensure safe and comfortable living.

● After preliminary inspections, a detailed assessment will be conducted by certified experts to confirm a status of "100% Safe" or green buildings across all projects.

✔️ 33 condominium projects

✔️ 2 hotels

✔️ 4 office buildings

The Foundation of SC Asset's Building Stability

● Designed and constructed according to the latest standards from 2021 based on ministerial regulations and earthquake engineering (MOT 1301/1302-61).

● Utilizes high-quality materials, such as flexible reinforced steel that can withstand vibrations effectively.

● Most cracks found occurred in decorative layers, akin to scratches on clothing, not in the main structure, which is like bones and muscles.

● The structure would only be affected if there were "permanent twisting" or deformation, which is not present in SC projects.

Additional Measures and Guidelines to Enhance Future Safety

● Implement building inspections every 5 years in collaboration with legal entities.

● Train involved teams and legal entities for earthquake scenarios alongside fire drills.

● Research and develop new innovations such as highly flexible materials, damping systems, and designs based on vibration direction.

● Collaborate with engineering partners to continuously improve construction standards.

SC Asset prioritizes safety from the design phase through to construction operations that meet standards, inspections, and ongoing maintenance of all buildings with a dedicated after-sales service team. This ensures that every project is safe and provides peace of mind for residents, guaranteeing 100% safety. Because no matter how many years pass, SC will never abandon you. #SCAsset #SCCondo #SCisQuality #SCBuildingsAre100%Safe #ConfidentlyHigh