Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

In a reassuring announcement, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) confirmed today that all 81 bridges and flyovers throughout the capital remain safe after the powerful earthquake in Myanmar's Mandalay rocked the region Friday.

 

The quake, which hit at 1.20 p.m. with a magnitude of 8.2, prompted BMA's Public Works Department to swiftly dispatch officials for thorough inspections. The result? No damage detected, ensuring Bangkokians can continue their commute undeterred.

 

Meanwhile, the Thai Meteorological Department reports that aftershocks persist, totalling a staggering 108 by late afternoon. The breakdown of these tremors underscores the ongoing seismic activity, with the majority being minor—registering between 1.0 and 2.9 magnitudes—occurring 24 times.

 

However, residents remain on alert, although none of the aftershocks exceeded a magnitude of 7.0, with only one quake of this intensity recorded thus far.

 

 

 

As further evidence of the tremors' reach, at 4.20 p.m., a 5.9 magnitude quake shook Myanmar just 176 kilometres from Thailand's Mae Hong Son province.

 

The tremor's ripples were felt as far as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, compelling residents to steady their homes and themselves as structures shuddered and objects toppled. For now, though, Bangkok stands firm, and its bridges are declared secure.

 

In summary, while the tremors continue, the Bangkok roadways face no threat, as confirmed by vigilant BMA inspections. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, ensuring public safety as the earth quiets once again.

 

Based on a story by Thai Newsroom
 

-- 2025-03-31

 

 

All thoroughly inspected already.....hmmm

That was quick - a complete comprehensive examination of all bridges - from end to end and top to bottom (including under water) - was completed by highly qualified fully certified structural engineers - and the bridges are all safe.

 

Now they can start on the hundreds of kilometres of raised motor ways and the hundreds of kilometres of BTS lines - inspections to be competed by the end of this month?

2 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Now they can start on the hundreds of kilometres of raised motor ways and the hundreds of kilometres of BTS lines - inspections to be competed by the end of this month?

By tomorrow

I hope Rama II road is OK!

They need to check around the country to restore confidence - checking this quickly doesn't really inspire confidence - imagine if something falls down in the near future???

 

What about things like the abandoned buildings and the hopewell project - there are bits of semi-derelict concrete all over Bangkok.

13 minutes ago, Peabody said:

By tomorrow

about 100 km of actual raised expressways in BKK. and about 70 km of raised railways