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Bangkok Earthquake: 19 Dead as Building Collapses

3/31/2025

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Shinawatra Investigates Earthquake Collapse

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangkok, causing a 30-story building meant for Thailand's State Audit Office to collapse, claiming 19 lives and trapping many more. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched an investigation into the building's design and construction quality, amid rising fears of substandard materials and the suspicious actions of four Chinese workers.

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Shinawatra Launches Investigation

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake from Myanmar caused a 33-story building in Bangkok to collapse, claiming at least 18 lives and leaving 78 missing. The building, associated with a Chinese firm, has sparked fears about construction quality. In response, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister has launched an urgent investigation into possible design flaws and material weaknesses.

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Shinawatra Investigates Earthquake Collapse

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangkok, causing a 30-story building meant for Thailand's State Audit Office to collapse, claiming 19 lives and trapping many more. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched an investigation into the building's design and construction quality, amid rising fears of substandard materials and the suspicious actions of four Chinese workers.

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