At least 21 deaths have been reported in Thailand. More than half came from the collapsed skyscraper, meant to house the country's State Audit Office.

The contractors of an under-construction tower that crashed in Bangkok during last week’s earthquake apparently used substandard steel bars made by a factory that had been shuttered by authorities.

Thailand officials have launched an investigation into the collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper that failed to withstand a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday.

Soon after a massive earthquake struck Myanmar, AI-generated videos as well as misleading images and theories started flooding social media, falsely depicting the fallout of the disaster. A DW fact check.

A powerful earthquake and numerous strong aftershocks struck the Asian countries of Thailand and Myanmar, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds dead.

Moments of levity pierce the sombre atmosphere as a team of golden retrievers, taking a break from their rescue efforts, bring smiles to the faces of the waiting relatives. The playful dogs offer a brief respite from the overwhelming grief.

Two rescue dogs in Thailand switched roles briefly on Wednesday to provide emotional support following five days spent sniffing for signs of life in a mountain of rubble left after a tower crumbled in last week's earthquake.