Bangkok Building Collapses Following 7.7-Magnitude Myanmar Earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing significant tremors in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, where a high-rise building under construction collapsed. Eyewitness videos showed the dramatic collapse, leading to panic as residents evacuated from high-rises and sought safety in the streets. Following the initial quake, a 6.4 magnitude aftershock further heightened fears, prompting officials to suspend metro and light rail services in the densely populated area. Despite the collapse and reports of damage in Myanmar, no immediate casualties have been confirmed. The epicenter of the earthquake was located about 50 kilometers east of Monywa, Myanmar, and tremors were felt in neighboring regions, including parts of China and India. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened an emergency meeting to assess the disaster's impact and building safety concerns.