Tragedy in Thailand: Earthquake Claims 18 Lives Amid Ruins

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Rescuers search for victims at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a strong earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, early Saturday, March 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

 

A deadly tremor in Myanmar leaves its mark on Thailand, claiming at least 18 lives, with 78 missing as of Sunday.

 

The powerful earthquake wreaked havoc in Bangkok, particularly in Chatuchak where 10 lives were lost at the State Audit Office building collapse, and a tragic incident brought turmoil to the city.

 

Rescue teams continued their search on Sunday amid the debris at the building site. Eight individuals are under medical care after injuries from the 30-storey building collapse, and elsewhere a crane mishap claimed more lives. Near Silom Road, an elevator’s cable failure injured three people, highlighting the widespread chaos.

 

 

 

Bangkok's response includes innovative rescue measures, with Israeli-assisted scanning in play. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that significant debris clearing is underway, potentially averting city gridlock with a possible work-from-home order.

 

Despite disruptions, most of the city's rail services resumed, though the MRT Pink Line remains offline pending power supply repairs. Over 9,500 building damage reports through the Traffy Fondue app prompted prompt action from local engineers. The tragedy underscores the quake’s extensive impact on Thailand’s capital.

 

Based on a story by Bangkok Post

 

-- 2025-03-31

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Great picture - look at all the mechanical equipment at the collapse site helping in the search for survivors.