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Myanmar, Thailand and Earthquake

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In Myanmar, the earthquake’s death toll, per the AP, has exceeded 1,600, citing government officials Saturday evening, with numbers expected to rise as recovery efforts continue.
U.S. News & World Report |
A major rebel alliance in Myanmar on Tuesday declared a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military to support an international humanitarian response to last week's devastating eart...
U.S. News & World Report |
After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar on Friday, killing more than 2,800 people, international rescuers rushed into the devastated Southeast Asian country.

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Photos Show Devastating Impact of Powerful Earthquake That Rocked Myanmar and Thailand
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, causing widespread damage. These photos show the devastating impact.
Myanmar earthquake triggers 264 aftershocks, impacts Thailand
At least 264 aftershocks have been recorded following last week’s powerful earthquake in Myanmar, the Thai Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation Division said on April 2nd, according to a report by The Nation.
What we know about impact of earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand
BANGKOK  | TASS | A powerful earthquake has struck Myanmar, and tremors were felt in China, Thailand, and Vietnam. At least 67 workers were trapped in the debris of a collapsed building in Bangkok, AFP news agency reported.
Myanmar Rebel Alliance Declares Unilateral Ceasefire to Support Quake Response
A major rebel alliance in Myanmar on Tuesday declared a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military to support an international humanitarian response to last week's devastating earthquake.
The Brutal War Complicating Myanmar’s Quake Response
Last week’s violent earthquakes tore through a part of the country that had already borne the brunt of a brutal campaign by the country’s military junta to root out resistance.
Worried families, rescue dogs bond during long days of searching at Bangkok collapse
For most of the day, somberness clouds a makeshift shelter for grief-stricken relatives of dozens of workers still missing at the site of a building collapse in Bangkok
With U.S. Absent, China Steps in for Earthquake-Hit Myanmar
Members of the Chinese Red Cross International Emergency Response Team work at a collapsed residential building following the earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar March 31, 2025. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo BANGKOK/BEIJING (Reuters) - After a 7.
Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy
Myanmar's military opened fire at a Chinese Red Cross convoy carrying earthquake relief supplies on Tuesday night. The Ta'ang National Liberation Army, an armed rebel group, said that military troops shot at the convoy of nine vehicles with machine guns in eastern Shan State.
Thai Search Dogs Go From Sniffing to Soothing at Collapsed Tower Site
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.

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 2,800

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Across the affected areas, families are facing acute shortages of clean water, food, and medical supplies.
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United Nations officials who surveyed earthquake damage in Myanmar urged the global community on Tuesday to ramp up aid before the looming monsoon season worsens already catastrophic conditions, with...

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Myanmar earthquake death toll expected to exceed 3,000, but remarkable rescues still leave room for hope
Remarkable rescue stories from Myanmar's earthquake ruins are keeping hope alive, but aid agencies say time is running out fast, and the need for help is vast.
Man Rescued From Rubble in Myanmar's Capital but Hope Fading of Finding More Earthquake Survivors
Rescue crews in Myanmar pulled a 26-year-old man out alive from the rubble of a capital city hotel after nearly 108 hours, but most teams were finding only bodies five days after a massive earthquake
Myanmar earthquake survivors without food and shelter as death toll rises above 2,700
Aid groups in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after an earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people.
UN urges aid to Myanmar quake survivors before monsoons hit, death toll climbs towards 3,000
United Nations officials who surveyed earthquake damage in Myanmar urged the global community on Tuesday to ramp up aid before the looming monsoon season worsens already catastrophic conditions, with the death toll at 2,
Survivors still being found from Burma earthquake, but hopes begin to fade as deaths exceed 2,700
Burma was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing more than 2,700 people, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by a civil war. Thailand also sustained damage.
Survivors Still Being Found After Myanmar Earthquake, Deaths Exceed 2,700
The World Health Organization said that more than 10,000 buildings overall are known to have collapsed or been severely damaged in central and northwest Myanmar.
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand, With Hundreds Feared Dead
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three in Bangkok.
Thailand's economic activity slows in February, central bank to assess quake impact
Thailand's economic activity eased in February due to slowing activity in manufacturing and services, according to the central bank, which said it was monitoring any impact on the tourism sector of last week's earthquake.
Is it safe to fly to Thailand after the earthquake? Key updates on airport safety, and flights
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing severe damage and over 1,600 deaths. Tremors reached Bangkok, resulting in casualties and structural damage. The Thai government conducted safety checks on vital infrastructure and reassured visitors that popular tourist destinations remained unaffected and operational.
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Post-Earthquake: 10 Questions on Thailand’s Shaken High-Rise Market
Following a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the shaking of which reached Bangkok, a city where there are many high-rise buildings, including mid-rise buildings of 8 stories and skyscrapers
Thai Economy Faces Fresh Challenges After Recent Earthquake -- Analysis
CGS International economist Gun Hathaisattha estimates an economic impact of $585.83 million to $731.6 million, or around 0.2% of GDP. Expecting a decline in condominium and high-rise sales, CGS cut its 2025 growth forecast for Thailand to 2.3% from 2.5% to reflect the quake's impact.
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Thailand’s tourism strategy to restore confidence after earthquake
Following the recent earthquake, Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism met with officials and industry leaders to address the tourism impact.
Myanmar Earthquake's Impact on Construction Safety in Thailand: A Wake-Up Call for Taiwan
The catastrophic 8.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar not only caused severe destruction within its borders but also reverberated through the region, resulting in significant damage in Thailand's capital.
Impact of Recent Earthquakes on the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand
In light of the recent seismic events affecting Thailand and Myanmar, Secretary East Jaideep Mazumdar reassured that the 6th BIMSTEC summit in Thailand will proceed as planned. The summit is scheduled to occur on April 3-4,
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