Video: Thousands feared dead in Myanmar and Thailand after devastating 7.7 earthquake topples skyscraper, collapses bridge
A violent earthquake caused extensive damage Myanmar and nearby Thailand on friday. It is feared that thousands of people have died after a catastrophic 7.7 earthquake defeated skyscrapers, bridges and dams. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city. The epicenter was only 10 miles from the city and had a […]
Violent Earthquakes Rock Thailand and Myanmar, 7.7 Magnitude Quake Collapses High-Rise in Bangkok
BANGKOK (AP) – Two violent earthquakes on Friday shook Southeast Asia, causing buildings in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, to shake and collapse, urging evacuation of the entire city and in neighbouring Myanmar. Bangkok police say the possible casualties are not yet known when a skyscraper under construction collapsed when the 7.7 Magnitul earthquake struck […]
Devastating Earthquake Strikes Thailand And Myanmar, Thousands Feared Dead Amid Widespread Destruction
Thai rescue teams will provide assistance in the collapse of construction construction buildings in Bangkok's Chatuchak region on March 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. On March 28, 2025, a powerful magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing the strong tremors felt in Bangkok, where the buildings shook and hundreds of people evacuated to the streets. (Photo: Lauren […]
State of emergency declared in Bangkok as Thailand and Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake – live updates | Myanmar
The state of emergency declared in Bangkok after trembling, says Thai Prime Minister Thailand Authorities declared a state of emergency Bangkokprime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra He was told on Friday after the city was hit by a major earthquake in the center Myanmar. Damage was reported to the Bangkok building after a shaking of 7.7 magnitude. […]
KTB-TTB merger set to form Thailand’s ‘Super Bank’ – Nation Thailand
Analysts believe that, in addition to the size of assets, the merger will combine a vast customer base that will become stronger in the future, making it easier for new banks to compete with BBL, KBANK and SCB. KTB's strength lies in the solid foundation of government and civil servant clients, while TTB's strength lies […]
British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island | Thailand
British tourists have gone missing in Thailand after a tour boat that fires off Koh Tao. Alexandra Clark, 26, from Lambeth, south of London, was riding in Davy Jones' locker for a diving excursion. She was reportedly in the bathroom when the flames broke out just before the distress signal was sent at 9:25am local […]
Trump Admin Condemns Thailand for Deporting Uyghurs to Genocidal China
The US on Thursday accused Thailand of deporting 40 Uyghurs to China despite fears they could face imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. “As a longtime ally of Thailand, we are amazed by this action, which violates our international obligations.” I said Thursday. “The US condemns this action. We urge […]
US Embassy in Thailand warns Americans after Uyghurs deported to China
The US embassy in Bangkok warned Americans on Friday of a “violent retaliation attack” after a group of 45 Uighurs were deported to China by Thailand, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was condemned for “the strongest possible conditions.” Thai police and security officials said China has given assurances that men who have been detained […]
Elephant in the womb? Thailand brings in birth control for pachyderms | Thailand
Thailand will begin to start contraception on a small number of wild female elephants this year as the country is struggling with growing human-elephant conflict problems. Asian elephants have been classified as endangered species since 1986. However, Thai authorities say the conservation efforts mean that the country's population is increasing at a rate of 8% […]
Thai police detain British husband of Thai woman found dead in Yorkshire Dales | Thailand
In 2004, Ramduan Armitage, a Thai woman discovered on the body of the Yorkshire Dales, was detained by a Thai police. David Armitage, a university lecturer, was detained in Bangkok in Bangkok after a visa survey. According to the BBC, Armitage, who has a resident visa, was detained on Thursday at Kanchanaburi's home and was […]