7.7 Quake Shakes Myanmar, Thailand on Alert for Aftershock

[snoop1130]

Earthquake in Bangkok

 

Earlier today, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked central Myanmar, with tremors felt across Thailand, alarming residents in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The initial quake struck near Mandalay and prompted immediate evacuation of high-rise buildings due to the noticeable swaying, particularly in Bangkok and other major Thai centres.

 

Authorities and experts in Thailand are cautioning the public in anticipation of an expected aftershock, rumoured to be a significant magnitude of around 6.7, potentially occurring at 3.30pm local time. While such aftershocks are common and often follow major seismic events, they can still pose significant risks, especially to buildings already compromised by the initial quake.

 

The epicenter of the initial earthquake being in Myanmar meant that Thailand experienced significant tremors but no reports of injuries or fatalities have emerged as of now. However, high-alert status has been declared, stressing the importance of staying aware and prepared. Emergency services continue to advise precautionary evacuations from tall and vulnerable structures.

 

 

 

Seismic activities often feature aftershocks, which though typically smaller, are still capable of inflicting damage, especially on structures weakened by the primary quake. Official channels stress the importance of relying solely on reliable information and encourage people against spreading unconfirmed rumours.

 

As the situation in both Myanmar and affected regions in Thailand remains fluid, authorities are closely monitoring any developments while reminding the public to adhere to safety guidelines until further notice, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-28

 

 

[MikeandDow]

 The power of mother nature !!!!

[ExpatOilWorker]

[MikeandDow]

1 hour ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Its all well a good posting a vid  but a bit of description would be good of what when and where

[ElwoodP]

54 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Its all well a good posting a vid  but a bit of description would be good of what when and where

Overpass construction in Chiang Rai.

[MikeandDow]

4 minutes ago, ElwoodP said:

Overpass construction in Chiang Rai.

thanks for info

[webfact]

Aftershock Warnings: Thai PM Stresses Calm and Clarity

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand was sent into panic when a hefty earthquake in Myanmar made itself felt all the way to Bangkok. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is urging calm amid warnings of potential aftershocks.

 

She advises the public to tune in to official channels like NBT for their quake updates to avoid any panic or misinformation frenzy.

 

After an emergency chinwag in Phuket, where she was schmoozing at a tourism conference, Ms Paetongtarn dashed back to Bangkok. Her mission? To keep a keen eye on the government's response as it unfolds.

 

Meanwhile, in the wake of the tremor, many in the northern, northeastern, and central regions are still left guessing the extent of the damage.

 

 

 

Among the chaos, the most dramatic scene unfolded as a 30-storey building under construction for the State Audit Office crumbled, leaving scores of workers trapped. Reports are streaming in of damages in eight provinces, highlighting a rough day for countless communities.

 

The drama started with a roaring 7.7 magnitude quake that shook Mandalay at 1.20pm, triggering a bout of aftershocks including a mild 3.3 shake felt in Pai district, Mae Hong Son, at 2.49pm. The quake's epicenter, thankfully distant at 326 kilometres northwest of Mae Hong Son’s Pang Ma Pha, likely saved Bangkok from worse.

 

No need to worry about tsunamis, says Pichit Sombatmak, Mineral Resources Department’s big cheese, as the quake hit far from any oceanic mischief. Nonetheless, Phuket’s governor Sophon Suvannarat is keeping a wary eye, ensuring tourists sipping margaritas on resort beaches feel assured.

 

Based on a story by Bangkok Post

 

-- 2025-03-29

 

 

[watchcat]

32 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is urging calm amid warnings of potential aftershocks.

 

You don't need a warning for aftershocks, you're bound to notice them....

[sqwakvfr]

How many of us on this forum live on the 20th or even on the 30th floor of a high rise in Thailand? I do not and never have. I have lived on the 4th and now on the 3rd floor of an old apartment building in CNX.  From the begining I have had and continue to have doubts about evacuating from a high rise or being rescued from such heights from the local fire department.  Can anyone imagine walking down 20 or 30 flights of stairs in the event of disaster or electrical power outage?  This lastest EQ should give all of us time to ponder these questions. 

 

Everytime I go to BKK my choices of hotels means I have to stay on a high floor(usually 20 or higher) and I have just a little bit of doubt but I carry on.  On my next trip to BKK I might look for an alternative type of stay.  

 

Does the term "seismic retrofit" apply in Thaialnd?  

[redwood1]

6 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

How many of us on this forum live on the 20th or even on the 30th floor of a high rise in Thailand? I do not and never have. I have lived on the 4th and now on the 3rd floor of an old apartment building in CNX.  From the begining I have had and continue to have doubts about evacuating from a high rise or being rescued from such heights from the local fire department.  Can anyone imagine walking down 20 or 30 flights of stairs in the event of disaster or electrical power outage?  This lastest EQ should give all of us time to ponder these questions. 

 

Everytime I go to BKK my choices of hotels means I have to stay on a high floor(usually 20 or higher) and I have just a little bit of doubt but I carry on.  On my next trip to BKK I might look for an alternative type of stay.  

 

Does the term "seismic retrofit" apply in Thaialnd?  

 

Yep Cheap Charlies are are adverse to the higher prices on the higher floors.

[hotsun]

17 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

How many of us on this forum live on the 20th or even on the 30th floor of a high rise in Thailand? I do not and never have. I have lived on the 4th and now on the 3rd floor of an old apartment building in CNX.  From the begining I have had and continue to have doubts about evacuating from a high rise or being rescued from such heights from the local fire department.  Can anyone imagine walking down 20 or 30 flights of stairs in the event of disaster or electrical power outage?  This lastest EQ should give all of us time to ponder these questions. 

 

Everytime I go to BKK my choices of hotels means I have to stay on a high floor(usually 20 or higher) and I have just a little bit of doubt but I carry on.  On my next trip to BKK I might look for an alternative type of stay.  

 

Does the term "seismic retrofit" apply in Thaialnd?  

Well technically youre safer on lower floors but isnt thailand a bigger flood risk? That would be the biggest factor for me choosing where to live

[HampiK]

I'm not sure what is more safe. As higher buildings had more static engineering.. as lower rise buildings 3-4 floors I guess there is less static calculation made.

I think the bigger problem is, if they always built on standards or as a few years ago in Turkey they find out afterwards if everything was built correct not that much would happen.
So far I know at least till now only 1 building was really collapes (and this was under construction). But still very very sad for the workers which are still traped 😞.

[JAG]

12 hours ago, ElwoodP said:

Overpass construction in Chiang Rai.

Ah - the new railway line - they're building lots of them to avoid having level crossings.

[metisdead]

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[hotchilli]

Thailand is certainly not earthquake prepared, either in construction or what to do in the event of getting a direct one.

[MikeandDow]

49 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Thailand is certainly not earthquake prepared, either in construction or what to do in the event of getting a direct one.

Since 21 the Thai building code requires that new Building design is to be earthquake proof  But there is again NO enforcement  and the Baht will buy you approval as can be seen by that building collapsed. 

you are correct Thailand is certainly not earthquake prepared,  people were trying to get out of the city but no buses no trains no mrt  taxi fares trippled being rip off  this was the goverment emergency declaration to strand people

[sandyf]

3 hours ago, hotsun said:

Well technically youre safer on lower floors but isnt thailand a bigger flood risk? That would be the biggest factor for me choosing where to live

It is indeed, the flooding in 2011 was a national disaster that was hardly mentioned on mainstream media.

The distribution network broke down leaving supermarket shelves empty, Don Muang was closed down for about 3 months and Honda wrote off over 1000 cars.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Thailand_floods

[JJ-Thailand]

This is certainly no good for the Thai economy.

[Tug]

My deepest condolences to all the people affected by this tragedy.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

Since 21 the Thai building code requires that new Building design is to be earthquake proof  But there is again NO enforcement  and the Baht will buy you approval as can be seen by that building collapsed. 

you are correct Thailand is certainly not earthquake prepared,  people were trying to get out of the city but no buses no trains no mrt  taxi fares trippled being rip off  this was the goverment emergency declaration to strand people

The governments emergency plan is everyone for themselves... best of luck

The clean-up brigade will be along shortly

[factual monk]

Life will move on... we humans will forget this by fortnight and 13 to 17 Apr... bkk will be dancing, boozing and playing with water...

life has to go on...  happiness and pain is part of life... it's life cycle... numerous civilizations have been wiped out from face of earth by natural disasters... but we will go on... 🙏 

[Caldera]

7 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

Can anyone imagine walking down 20 or 30 flights of stairs in the event of disaster or electrical power outage?

 

I cannot only imagine that, I did just that yesterday, evacuating from the 22nd floor.

 

It really wasn't a problem, for me anyway, but let's say I wouldn't have enjoyed walking UP again. 

[Rimmer]

An off topic troll post has been removed

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Her mission? To keep a keen eye on the government's response as it unfolds.

She's an expert in disaster management then.

[ujayujay]

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Thailand is certainly not earthquake prepared, either in construction or what to do in the event of getting a direct one.

Complete nonsense from an unsuspecting!

[sqwakvfr]

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

 

I cannot only imagine that, I did just that yesterday, evacuating from the 22nd floor.

 

It really wasn't a problem, for me anyway, but let's say I wouldn't have enjoyed walking UP again. 

True but I have seen many old foreigners in wheelchairs and some using walkers.  I hope many do not live in high rise condos.  

[MikeandDow]

1 hour ago, ujayujay said:

Complete nonsense from an unsuspecting!

You can see how prepared Thailand was for this earthquake !!    No emergency broadcast  the system did not work!! People struggling to get out of Bangkok no evacuation  no buses no trains no mrt  just left to try get a triple price taxi, Thailand does not have measures or a response to deal with severe natural disasters.

 

[ExpatOilWorker]

Heroines ❤️ 😍 💖. 

 

[richard_smith237]

2 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

You can see how prepared Thailand was for this earthquake !!    No emergency broadcast  the system did not work!! People struggling to get out of Bangkok no evacuation  no buses no trains no mrt  just left to try get a triple price taxi, Thailand does not have measures or a response to deal with severe natural disasters.

 

I think this is a valid point...  But when a natural disaster strikes with devastating consequenses no country handles it well... (even localised events such as Grenfell Tower fire in London etc).

 

 

Japan has an excellent system: A couple of years ago, We'd arrived in Tokyo... 

We'd used Data Roaming, and were not even on a local cell 'call' netowork, just data.

Within a few hours an Emergency Alert Alarmed on our phones and Watch (Apple Watch) - Earth Quake Warning - within seconds the building was shaking.

 

Last year it was announced that Thailand was adopting an emergency warning system.... 

 

Like Many announcements here, there is no follow up - Yesterday was the perfect situation to see such an emergency alert in action... (all the need to do is copy the Japanese and have a centralised system that alerts to all networks).

 

This can be used for Tsnumani Alerts, for high Pollution Alerts etc...   so much potential. 

 

 

 

 

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1321682-thailand-trials-first-mobile-phone-emergency-alert-system/

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1331505-true-corporation’s-emergency-alert-system-unveiled/

 

 

[Nick Carter icp]

8 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

You can see how prepared Thailand was for this earthquake !!    No emergency broadcast  the system did not work!! People struggling to get out of Bangkok no evacuation  no buses no trains no mrt  just left to try get a triple price taxi, Thailand does not have measures or a response to deal with severe natural disasters.

 

 

   It was just a minor earthquake