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7.7-Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar: High-Rise Collapse Claims 17

3/30/2025

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A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar, causing a 33-storey high-rise in Bangkok to crumble, claiming at least 17 lives and leaving 83 people unaccounted for. This tragic incident, linked to a project for Thailand's State Audit Office and a Chinese-backed firm, has prompted Thai authorities to launch an investigation into possible structural failures.

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A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar, causing a 33-storey high-rise in Bangkok to crumble, claiming at least 17 lives and leaving 83 people unaccounted for. This tragic incident, linked to a project for Thailand's State Audit Office and a Chinese-backed firm, has prompted Thai authorities to launch an investigation into possible structural failures.