Experts question steel plant's reopening (opens original article in a new tab)

The Thai government allowed Xin Ke Yuan Steel to reopen after addressing violations, but experts and officials continue to question the safety of induction furnace-produced steel and its use in critical infrastructure.

• Xin Ke Yuan Steel was allowed to reopen after 18 months of closure over violations
• Experts and officials question safety of steel produced by induction furnace technology
• Government mandates stricter inspections and quality controls for steel plants
• Restrictions on IF-produced steel in infrastructure projects raised concerns about risk assessment
• Investigations into SAO building collapse have not confirmed steel quality as a factor