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Bangkok has joined forces with Airbnb.org to offer free temporary accommodation to those displaced by a recent earthquake, along with rescue workers and volunteers assisting in the relief efforts. Announced by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on March 31, this initiative aims to support individuals who cannot return to their homes due to damage caused by the earthquake.

 

This collaboration provides essential temporary housing at no cost to affected residents and emergency responders in Bangkok. Airbnb.org, a non-profit entity established by Airbnb, has committed to supplying up to 2,000 nights of complimentary stays in partnership with the BMA. So far, over 200 affected individuals have received assistance through the program.

 

 

 

Eligible parties can apply by completing a form, after which they will be contacted by Bangkok officials to determine their suitability for assistance. Airbnb.org uses Airbnb’s platform to connect people with temporary housing during crises, while waiving all associated fees for stays booked through its service.

 

Since its inception in 2020, Airbnb.org has facilitated over 1.6 million nights of free accommodation for more than 250,000 individuals globally affected by natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. This initiative is part of a larger effort to support communities worldwide facing the aftermath of such events, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-01

 

 

Well done AirBnb and to all other companies and individuals that are helping the victims.

No one was living at that uncompleted government business office.... so no one lost accomodation

I've heard no reports of any condos, hotels, etc damaged so much as to be unusable. So what is this about giving rooms to 200 people (out of a population of maybe 17,000,000)?

 

More corporate propaganda