But the state of the roof has since deteriorated and it has been discovered that the building’s original slate tiles have at some point been replaced with asbestos-based fibre cement slates.

But the state of the roof has since deteriorated and it has been discovered that the building’s original slate tiles have at some point been replaced with asbestos-based fibre cement slates.

Thailand is a significant user of asbestos-cement roof tiles and water pipes. Disk brakes in Thailand also use asbestos. Some local academics and the consumers protection groups are campaigning to ...

But it can be found in things such as cement, tiles, and insulation. Amosite. Also called “brown” asbestos, experts consider it one of the most dangerous types. Amosite is the second most ...