A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 3,000 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures. Even though the south-east Asian nation is a high risk region for earthquakes, neighbouring Thailand and China - which were also affected by the quake - are not.

BMA updates on earthquake: 18 dead, 33 injured, 78 missing. Din Daeng expressway reopens 5am; safety checks ongoing.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three in Bangkok.

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.

The recent collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok following a catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake has shocked both locals and tourists alike. This incident, occurring mid-day on a Friday,

In a startling turn of events, a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on the 28th has sent shockwaves across the region, impacting even far-flung areas like Bangkok. This incident notably affected the luxurious Park Origin Thonglor high-rise apartments,

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.

It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.

After an earthquake in Myanmar, more than 2,000 people are dead, rescue crews are searching the rubble of a skyscraper in Bangkok, and aid is struggling to reach people in need of medical care, food and water.