Earthquake Rocks Bangkok: Building Collapses with 40 people inside

[CharlieH]

 

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar today, sending shockwaves as far as Bangkok and causing widespread devastation. The epicenter was near Mandalay at a depth of 10 kilometers. The impact was strongly felt, prompting chaos and evacuations across the Thai capital.

 

In Bangkok, a building near Chatuchak Park collapsed, trapping more than 40 people inside. According to police and emergency services, 43 workers remain buried under the debris, while seven have managed to escape. Rescue operations are in full swing, with help from the National Emergency Response and Rescue Centre, as teams work tirelessly to reach survivors.

 

The Thai government has responded swiftly, convening an emergency meeting to address the crisis. Buildings in Bangkok, not typically designed for such quakes, suffered damage, highlighting the severity of the situation. The US Geological Survey and BBC reports confirm that strong tremors were felt even in southern China, making this a significant regional event.

 

28-03-2025

 

 

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[ukrules]

Saw this on TV earlier - it's nuts!

[snoop1130]

7.4 Quake in Myanmar Sends Tremors Across Bangkok

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

On Friday afternoon, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, with tremors reverberating through regions as far away as Bangkok. Occurring at 1.20pm near Mandalay, Myanmar, the quake had a depth of 10 kilometres, reported the Earthquake Observation Division. The shockwaves were felt across various parts of Thailand, notably prompting swift evacuations in Bangkok.

 

The capital saw immediate reactions as businesses shuttered temporarily to ensure safety, with buildings being cleared of occupants. Emergency response teams and local authorities are currently assessing the scale of any potential damage while keeping a keen eye out for possible aftershocks.

 

 

 

Myanmar sits on the seismically active Sagaing Fault, notorious for several significant quakes in the past, with six major earthquakes of over 7.0 magnitude recorded between 1930 and 1956. Earthquakes are not uncommon in the region, due to its geological positioning, and today’s event serves as a reminder of the inherent risks faced by those living along these fault lines.

 

Officials from the Meteorological Department continue to monitor the situation closely, advising the public to stay informed through official channels for updates or safety advisories should aftershocks occur. As the situation unfolds, both countries remain on high alert to ensure public safety in the face of these natural disruptions, reported Bangkok Post.

 

 

-- 2025-03-28

 

 

[Merrill]

Really, so sad to see this. How did this happen it looks to me so flimsy the supporting columns don't look very strong. This should not have happened.

[MikeandDow]

4 minutes ago, Merrill said:

Really, so sad to see this. How did this happen it looks to me so flimsy the supporting columns don't look very strong. This should not have happened.

Thai Constuction  !!    there is No quality or safety in Thai construction   no standards in  design   design approval by coruption   so what do you expect !!

[Ralf001]

I was on the Bang Na expressway when it hit.... wowzers.

 

Surprised the death toll  is not higher, time will tell though.

[bdenner]

What happened to the original news post with all the graphics.

"Deleted" Why?

[freedomnow]

21 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai Constuction  !!    there is No quality or safety in Thai construction   no standards in  design   design approval by coruption   so what do you expect !!

Did any other fully constructed high rise collapse in Thailand or only one that was in the process of being built ?

[MikeandDow]

3 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

Did any other fully constructed high rise collapse in Thailand or only one that was in the process of being built ?

Read the news,    iam talking about Thai construction meaning bulding, roads, bridges ect   Thai consruction is in the dark ages !!

[steven100]

26 minutes ago, freedomnow said:

Did any other fully constructed high rise collapse in Thailand or only one that was in the process of being built ?

read the news.  i'm not your secretary

[blackcab]

58 minutes ago, Merrill said:

Really, so sad to see this. How did this happen it looks to me so flimsy the supporting columns don't look very strong. This should not have happened.

 

If a floor at the top had recently been poured then it may have failed with lateral movement caused by the earthquake. That failure would have overloaded the floor below, then sadly it would become a house of cards.

[kwilco]

Latest on numbers working in the building is about 320.

[kwilco]

So sorry to hear about the quake in Bangkok - I"m out of the country at the moment and can't find any information about how other areas of Thailand have beeb affected - in particular those nearer te epicentre in Myanmar.

Has anyone heard?

[Airalee]

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B3D29Ddxg/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

I suspect this is going to be far worse than we currently imagine.

[champers]

BBC reporting 70 are trapped in the collapsed building.

[Peabody]

I would bet that there is far more unseen yet major structural damage. I believe most of BKK is built on mud.

[MikeandDow]

3 minutes ago, Peabody said:

I would bet that there is far more unseen yet major structural damage. I believe most of BKK is built on mud.

Bangkok is situated in the Chao Phraya River delta, an extensive swampland

[kwilco]

28 minutes ago, steven100 said:

google can help you

not helping

[kwilco]

I see the airports have been evacuated...mRT and BTS are evacuated too.

[ravip]

1 hour ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai Constuction  !!    there is No quality or safety in Thai construction   no standards in  design   design approval by coruption   so what do you expect !!

So how many 100's or 1000's of buildings collapsed today, according to your statistics? OR, is this the ONLY building constructed by Thai people?

Just asking, to share your expert knowledge.

[ravip]

13 minutes ago, kwilco said:

I see the airports have been evacuated...mRT and BTS are evacuated too.

 

 

 

 

[MikeandDow]

19 minutes ago, ravip said:

So how many 100's or 1000's of buildings collapsed today, according to your statistics? OR, is this the ONLY building constructed by Thai people?

Just asking, to share your expert knowledge.

read the news   i'm not your secretary !!   and if you read the news on here you will see more than one construction has collapsed 

[jollyhangmon]

1 hour ago, kwilco said:

So sorry to hear about the quake in Bangkok - I"m out of the country at the moment and can't find any information about how other areas of Thailand have beeb affected - in particular those nearer te epicentre in Myanmar.

Has anyone heard?

 

... no serious problems I know of up here in Phayao, about half BKK's distance from the epicentre ... probably some cracked walls here and there though (but for that you don't really need a quake here) ...

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Thai Constuction  !!    there is No quality or safety in Thai construction   no standards in  design   design approval by coruption   so what do you expect !!

'Kin ridiculous Thai-bashing over-generalisation.   How come all the other buildings, completed and still under construction, didn't come down also if that were the case?

[kwilco]

41 minutes ago, steven100 said:

you sit in your chair and ask others to do your work...  

Look W888ker - I'm asking for new from people in other towns - what is wrong with that - the news is so far not only. You obviously have no idea

[MikeandDow]

17 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

'Kin ridiculous Thai-bashing over-generalisation.   How come all the other buildings, completed and still under construction, didn't come down also if that were the case?

read my above post more than one construction project collapsed

[brewsterbudgen]

16 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

'Kin ridiculous Thai-bashing over-generalisation.   How come all the other buildings, completed and still under construction, didn't come down also if that were the case?

True.  In fact CNN just ran a report showing how the swaying buildings and overspilling swimming pools are all part of the earthquake protection built into the structure.  The building that fell was only partly constructed.  The fact that, so far, no other buildling collapsed is an excellent sign.

[Rimmer]

2 hours ago, bdenner said:

What happened to the original news post with all the graphics.

"Deleted" Why?

 

Nothing has been deleted, this I suspect is what you are looking for:

 

 

[steven100]

35 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

read the news   i'm not your secretary !!   and if you read the news on here you will see more than one construction has collapsed 

some on here just want others to do their DD and answer their questions for them ...

 

that's not on ... 

[MikeandDow]

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

True.  In fact CNN just ran a report showing how the swaying buildings and overspilling swimming pools are all part of the earthquake protection built into the structure.  The building that fell was only partly constructed.  The fact that, so far, no other buildling collapsed is an excellent sign.

more than one construction project collapsed,  and since 21 it has been a requirement buildings are to be earthquake-proof building design Currently, developers are forced to design and build quake-proof structures, but the country lacks follow-up campaigns to check on the state of buildings. typical Thai !! no enforcement