Bangkok, Myanmar Earthquake LIVE UPDATES: 144 killed, over 730 injured after six earthquakes hit Central Myanmar

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• 28 Mar 2025, 03:06 PM

  PM Modi says India stands ready to offer assistance after 7.7 quake hits Myanmar, tremors felt in Thailand

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concern over the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand and expressed readiness to offer all possible assistance. "Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand," he wrote on social media platform X.

  A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, with tremors felt in Bangkok and many parts of Thailand, causing hundreds of people to rush out of swaying buildings in Bangkok, as per Thailand local media and eyewitness accounts posted on social media. (ANI)

  
• 28 Mar 2025, 03:00 PM

  Emergency declared in Bangkok

  Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced a state of emergency in Bangkok due to a strong earthquake.

  “Thai PM declares Bangkok an emergency zone after Myanmar’s quake triggers building collapse. Authorities issue nationwide alerts, advise public via SMS and media, and mobilize security forces. Airports, hospitals, and transport are on standby. Citizens urged to avoid high-rises,” Thai Public Relations Department said on X.