Thai-Chinese firm denies flouting safety measures amid skyscraper collapse probe

A Thai-Chinese company has denied allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake in Bangkok last month (Wason Wanichakorn/AP)

A Thai-Chinese company has denied allegations its steel rods did not pass safety standard tests after nationwide criticism prompted an investigation into the collapse of a high-rise building under construction after an earthquake in Bangkok last month.

Authorities are probing Xin Ke Yuan Steel and another Chinese contractor involved in the construction to find out why the building crumbled following a quake centred in Myanmar, more than 800 miles (1,200km) away. It was the only building that completely collapsed that day.