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The earthquake was also very large - measuring 7.7 on the moment scale.
From BBC
Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake.
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The TNLA, which was escorting the Red Cross convoy, said they had informed the military council about going to Mandalay.
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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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Asian News International on MSNCollapse of Chinese-Built tower in Bangkok raises alarm over construction standardsThe recent collapse of a Chinese-constructed office building in Bangkok has further fueled negative views regarding China's expanding business influence in Thailand, challenging the government's welcoming policy towards Beijing,
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities said Monday ... But in the longer run it’s important to ensure building safety in the city, where millions of people live and work in thousands of high-rise ...
Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.
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VnExpress International on MSNSubstandard steel bars used in Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed during earthquake, says Thai officialsTesting of steel rebars, struts used to reinforce concrete, from a Bangkok building that collapsed during an earthquake last week has found that some of the metal used was substandard, Thai safety officials said.
The CCTV footage shows pool water shaking violently, splashing outside, and washing away all the floating beds from the roof.
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities said Monday ... But in the longer run it's important to ensure building safety in the city, where millions of people live and work in thousands of high-rise ...
When a 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar sent shockwaves into Thailand, Naruemon Thonglek and Chanpen Kaewnoi didn’t immediately hear it also had collapsed a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok,