‘How was this approved?’: Thai officials blame ‘substandard material’ for collapse of Chinese-built skyscraper during Myanmar quake – The Times of India

Thai authorities have launched an investigation into the collapse of a 30-storey office tower under construction in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday. Officials are focusing on the building’s design, construction, and the standard of materials used after it became the only high-rise in the Thai capital to suffer catastrophic damage,…

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Video captures terrifying moment earthquake jolts rooftop pool with people in it in Thailand – The Times of India

A strong earthquake struck Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, causing severe damage to buildings. In Myanmar, at least 1,000 people have died, with photos and videos showing extensive destruction in multiple cities. In Thailand, at least eight people were killed in Bangkok after a high-rise building under construction collapsed.The powerful tremors triggered panic as…

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‘Saw skyscrapers shaking, water coming out of pool’: Indian returnees recount Thailand earthquake horror | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian tourists who returned from earthquake-hit Thailand recounted the “emergency situation” of experiencing the deadly tremors on Friday. A series of earthquake jolted Myanmar, tremors of which were also felt in the neighbouring country of Thailand.Describing the situation, Safdar, returning from Bangkok said, “I was on the road at that time. I saw…

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Over 1,000 dead, rescuers search for survivors as earthquake hits Myanmar, Thailand: Top developments – The Times of India

A relative of a worker at a high-rise building under construction that collapsed in Bangkok, Thailand (left) and a building is damaged after earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo/AP) A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge, and a dam. At least 1000 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos…

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‘Were praying when roof caved in’: Eyewitnesses recall horror as earthquake collapses buildings in Myanmar and Thailand – The Times of India

A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread panic and destruction across Southeast Asia. At least three people died when a mosque collapsed in Myanmar’s Bago region, while 90 remain missing and three are confirmed dead at a high-rise construction site in Thailand, according to Thai Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang.‘We were praying when the…

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