Rama II road, which leads southwest from Bangkok, is the primary artery linking the capital to the long narrow stretch of southern Thailand.
Major work has been under way for years to expand the road’s capacity and reduce congestion but the project has been beset by delays and fatalities.
A crane collapse in November last year killed at least three workers, while the Bangkok Post reported two more deadly accidents in May 2023 and January 2024.
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said his department would investigate why there have been so many accidents and look at blacklisting those responsible.
“If they were blacklisted for a year or two, they would work more carefully,” he told reporters after the meeting.
Industrial and construction site accidents have long been common in Thailand, where lax enforcement of safety regulations often leads to deadly incidents.
Source: CNA
