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Thai authorities said Monday they are investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during Friday’s earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the capi...
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At least 1,700 people are now confirmed dead in Myanmar after what was the largest earthquake to hit the war-ravaged country in more than a century, authorities say.

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Bangkok reviewing construction safety rules after high-rise building’s collapse during earthquake
The governor of Bangkok says authorities are investigating why a high-rise building under construction collapsed during an earthquake that otherwise caused limited damage in the Thai capital.
Thai government reassures safety after Bangkok building collapse
Thai government assures safety after Bangkok building collapse; investigation underway, safety measures reinforced.
Bangkok reviews construction safety in quake aftermath
Thai authorities said they were investigating why a single office tower block under construction in Bangkok collapsed during Friday's earthquake
Golden rescue window closing three days after quake kills more than 1,700 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here’s what we know
Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending tremors through nearby Chinese provinces.
Myanmar Quake Death Toll Rises to 1,644 as Resistance Movement Announces Partial Cease-Fire
A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military.
Thailand Probes Collapse of Only Skyscraper to Crumble in Quake
The collapse of a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok — the lone building to crash during the massive earthquake last week — has become the center of Thai investigations as questions swirl around the construction and quality of the materials used by a joint venture of Thai-Chinese contractors.
In Bangkok, Looking at High-Rises With a New Sense of Dread
Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety.
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BMA wants quake safety reports filed
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking owners, particularly of high rises, to inspect their buildings and report on their safety within two weeks.
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Tragedy in Bangkok: Lives Shattered Amid Earthquake Ruins
In Bangkok, an earthquake sent tremors collapsing a high-rise under construction where Naruemon Thonglek's partner and colleagues worked. As rescue efforts intensify, 78 remain missing, and the disaster spurs scrutiny over building safety standards.
Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness
The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest of the world learn?
Thailand earthquake: Is the country safe to travel?
Thailand was rocked by powerful tremors after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar on Friday. A skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok, trapping construction workers. Videos of water pouring from a pool in a high-rise building in the city went viral.
‘Scary’: Couple races to safety after water shakes violently in Bangkok skyscraper pool during earthquake
The CCTV footage shows pool water shaking violently, splashing outside, and washing away all the floating beds from the roof.
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