"Peerapan" demands the government blacklist and impose severe penalties following the crane collapse in Sikhiu. He sharply criticizes the contractor as extremely careless and negligent, causing many civilian deaths.
On 14 January 2026, Mr. Peerapan Sareerathwipak, leader of the Ruamthai Sang Chart Party and prime ministerial candidate, issued a statement expressing deep condolences to the families of those injured and killed in the crane collapse that crushed the special express train in Sikhiu District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. He criticized the contractor's work as "careless and negligent," pointing out that tragedies from large projects have repeatedly occurred over the past two to three years but ultimately are often forgotten without concrete punishment of those responsible.
Mr. Peerapan emphasized that this incident is not merely an accident but a severe act of negligence. He said both public and private employers share responsibility for lax safety measures. The Ruamthai Sang Chart Party plans to make construction safety a central policy, establishing strict penalties and enforcing laws against irresponsible contractors to prevent future loss of civilian lives.