Shaking up the system
US-based Miyamoto International sounds the alarm on disaster readiness and says Bangkok is not immune from earthquakes
- Published: 27/09/2011 at 02:50 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
The Thai property industry has seen disaster awareness heighten against the backdrop of current flooding in Thailand and the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Both the public and private sectors are looking to retrofit and strengthen buildings, especially against quakes. Miyamoto International Inc says it can offer the best solution at the additional cost of 2-5% for new buildings and 5-15% of business costs for existing buildings.
Miyamoto: Doing nothing is expensive
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About the author
- Writer: Somporn Thapanachai
- Position: Reporter
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