Myanmar, earthquake and Bangkok
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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.
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The quake killed more than 3,000 people and injured thousands more, according to the ruling junta.
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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, causing widespread damage. These photos show the devastating impact.
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar near Sagaing, causing significant damage and fatalities in Myanmar and Thailand. The seismic activity resulted from the movement of the Sagaing Fault, a tectonic boundary between the Indian Plate and the Burma microplate.
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.
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,
The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended trading across all exchanges on Friday while Honda and Nissan temporarily halted plant operations.
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.