Rescue personnel work near a building that collapsed after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 28, 2025.
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Bangkok: Three people been confirmed dead in Thailand's capital from damage sustained after a strong earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, Bangkok's governor said on Friday.
Chadchart Sittipunt warned of possible aftershocks but urged people to be calm and said the situation was largely under control.
Authorities had received 169 calls about damage to buildings in Bangkok, he said. Urban rail systems in Bangkok were temporarily closed but expected to resume services on Saturday.