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Bloomberg |
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.
BBC |
Myanmar has observed one minute of silence to mourn those who died from last week's magnitude 7.7 earthquake that killed more than 2,700 people in the country.
Reuters |
The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to re...

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Thai authorities accuse developers of using substandard steel for a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed during an earthquake
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.
Thailand Says Collapsed Bangkok Tower Used Substandard Steel
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.
Bangkok skyscraper collapse: Are high-rise buildings safe in earthquake?
A 30-storey skyscraper in Bangkok crumbled like a pack of cards last week when a powerful earthquake struck Thailand and its neighbouring Myanmar. The collapse of the office tower has stirred fear among residents in the Thai capital,
Myanmar military fires on convoy bringing aid to earthquake-hit regions
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has also rejected calls for a ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of desperately needed relief supplies.
Post-earthquake ceasefires in Myanmar offer rare opportunity for disaster diplomacy
Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thous
Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
Myanmar's rulers say more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to reach people in a country riven by civil war.
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.
With US absent, China steps in for earthquake-hit Myanmar
Chinese teams have been some of the main visible signs of official assistance in affected areas like Mandalay and Sagaing, where residents said they received no help from the military.
Signs of life detected in quake-struck Bangkok skyscraper; death toll tops 2,000
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed at least 2,
Bangkok tower collapse: Chinese contractors under scrutiny amid ‘tofu building’ claims
The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities’ investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.
Bangkok reviews construction safety after a high-rise was crumpled by an earthquake 800 miles away
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.
Rescuers search for Bangkok tower collapse survivors
Rescuers in Bangkok are racing to find survivors in the rubble of an under-construction high-rise that came crashing down. At least 15 people have died in the collapse and more than 70 are missing.
How the Myanmar Earthquake Shook Skyscrapers in Bangkok
Large quakes produce shaking at a variety of frequencies. Some waves can travel hundreds of miles, and are amplified by local geological conditions.
Dozens Missing After 33-Story Skyscraper Topples in Bangkok
Several people were killed in a building collapse and dozens more were missing as of Friday evening in Thailand, the authorities said.
NDTV Exclusive: Over 300, Not 74, Workers Trapped Under Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble, Sources Say
Signs of life were detected in the ruins of the 30-story skyscraper that collapsed in Bangkok following the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck neighboring Myanmar last week.
24 Hours In A Bangkok You Don't Often See, Beyond The Nightclubs And Skyscrapers
Far from the manic energy of metropolitan Bangkok, Thonburi is the reflective, meditative, ancient face of the Thailand capital
Chinese company investigated after Bangkok skyscraper collapses in earthquake
A Chinese-backed contractor is facing an investigation over the collapse of a 33-floor skyscraper in Bangkok in Friday’s earthquake.
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