Building Closures in Bangkok

[CharlieH]

Several buildings in Bangkok were evacuated late Monday morning amid reports of vibrations and cracks appearing in the buildings.

The evacuations occurred about 10am. Affected premises included Building A of the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Rd, the Ministry of Labour in Din Daeng district and court buildings on Ratchadaphisek Road.

People were also cleared from the headquarters of Government Housing Bank in Huai Khwang district, the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek and the Social Security Office in Din Daeng.

As repported by Bangkok Post

 

[Kinnock]

As there were no aftershocks reported

today, the issue at the Government buildings was probably due to resonance created by the sudden removal of incriminating paperwork related to the collapsed audit building.

[John Drake]

It does make me wonder. This wasn't the Immigration building, I gather, but had it been . . . ? What if an emergency evacuation had occurred in the Immigration building while you were waiting for Immigration to return your bank book and passport???

[richard_smith237]

Minor aftershocks are fuelling mass hysteria after Friday's event, understandably creating widespread fear.

 

If you're in a tall building and feel a minor aftershock, it’s natural to be more concerned - I'd poop it a fair bit even knowing what I know !!!... 

 

Realistically, the energy build-up along the Sagaing Fault has been released. I can't foresee another major quake for a long time. Any aftershocks are just:

 

Re-adjustments of Faults: The fault line where the plates or rocks slipped has become destabilised.

Elastic Rebound: Tectonic plates that had been "stuck" at fault lines, after excessive elastic movement, are continuing to adjust to their new positions, causing further tremors.

Cascading Faults: A rupture from the main quake can trigger nearby faults, leading to aftershocks.

In short, the Earth is simply finding its balance.

 

It’s extremely unlikely any aftershock will be stronger than the main quake, unless in a very specific geological setting, such as complex faulting or nearby fault lines being triggered.

 

The Sagaing Fault doesn’t fit this structure. However, in 1960, a major 8.0 quake in Chile triggered a 9.5 quake after a larger rupture occurred.

 

[wavodavo]

18 hours ago, Kinnock said:

As there were no aftershocks reported

today, the issue at the Government buildings was probably due to resonance created by the sudden removal of incriminating paperwork related to the collapsed audit building.

Yeah the are all Government buildings.could it be that they were built by the same Chinese buildeers ???  Surely not.

[jcmj]

People are rattled after the first quake and will be highly sensitive for a while.  Especially since there’s no real warning system to tell them otherwise. 

[crazykopite]

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Minor aftershocks are fuelling mass hysteria after Friday's event, understandably creating widespread fear.

 

If you're in a tall building and feel a minor aftershock, it’s natural to be more concerned - I'd poop it a fair bit even knowing what I know !!!... 

 

Realistically, the energy build-up along the Sagaing Fault has been released. I can't foresee another major quake for a long time. Any aftershocks are just:

 

Re-adjustments of Faults: The fault line where the plates or rocks slipped has become destabilised.

Elastic Rebound: Tectonic plates that had been "stuck" at fault lines, after excessive elastic movement, are continuing to adjust to their new positions, causing further tremors.

Cascading Faults: A rupture from the main quake can trigger nearby faults, leading to aftershocks.

In short, the Earth is simply finding its balance.

 

It’s extremely unlikely any aftershock will be stronger than the main quake, unless in a very specific geological setting, such as complex faulting or nearby fault lines being triggered.

 

The Sagaing Fault doesn’t fit this structure. However, in 1960, a major 8.0 quake in Chile triggered a 9.5 quake after a larger rupture occurred.

 

Maybe you should be advising the PM 

[richard_smith237]

4 hours ago, crazykopite said:

22 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Minor aftershocks are fuelling mass hysteria after Friday's event, understandably creating widespread fear.

 

If you're in a tall building and feel a minor aftershock, it’s natural to be more concerned - I'd poop it a fair bit even knowing what I know !!!... 

 

Realistically, the energy build-up along the Sagaing Fault has been released. I can't foresee another major quake for a long time. Any aftershocks are just:

 

Re-adjustments of Faults: The fault line where the plates or rocks slipped has become destabilised.

Elastic Rebound: Tectonic plates that had been "stuck" at fault lines, after excessive elastic movement, are continuing to adjust to their new positions, causing further tremors.

Cascading Faults: A rupture from the main quake can trigger nearby faults, leading to aftershocks.

In short, the Earth is simply finding its balance.

 

It’s extremely unlikely any aftershock will be stronger than the main quake, unless in a very specific geological setting, such as complex faulting or nearby fault lines being triggered.

 

The Sagaing Fault doesn’t fit this structure. However, in 1960, a major 8.0 quake in Chile triggered a 9.5 quake after a larger rupture occurred.

 

Maybe you should be advising the PM 

 

Awww....  it might sound advanced for you, but for people who went to school paid attention its not difficult.

 

There are a lot of excellent Thai Geologists who have in depth knowledge - I'm sure the PM is being well advised by other knowledgable professionals. 

[Caldera]

On 3/31/2025 at 4:57 PM, richard_smith237 said:

Minor aftershocks are fuelling mass hysteria after Friday's event, understandably creating widespread fear.

 

I haven't seen any evidence of "mass hysteria" here in Bangkok. Have you, or did you just dream that up?

[Bruce Aussie]

8 hours ago, crazykopite said:

Maybe you should be advising the PM 

Her daddy does her advising, no need for anyone on here to do so 

[richard_smith237]

16 minutes ago, Caldera said:

On 3/31/2025 at 4:57 PM, richard_smith237 said:

Minor aftershocks are fuelling mass hysteria after Friday's event, understandably creating widespread fear.

 

I haven't seen any evidence of "mass hysteria" here in Bangkok. Have you, or did you just dream that up?

 

Perhaps 'mass hysteria' is an unfair wording....   

 

Rather, it was a widespread sense of panic, fear, and alarm, as some buildings swayed with aftershocks and tremors, prompting further evacuations on Monday.

 

I used the term 'hysteria' because when individuals become panicked or fearful, that anxiety often spreads, amplifying the distress of others. I've spoken with people in Bangkok who fled and evacuated buildings on Monday.

 

While their fear was undoubtedly triggered by the light swaying of buildings, the heightened anxiety of those around them, expressed through shouting, screaming, and crying only served to intensify the terror - I'd consider that hysteria, as I know the fear is 'unfounded' and thus spread throughout the crowds.

 

Without wishing to get into debate (I've covered this in other threads) - the aftershocks and tremors are not powerful to bring down buildings - which is what people at the time were fearful of.