An under-construction skyscraper collapsed after a strong earthquake was felt in Bangkok, trapping dozens under the rubble. The epicenter of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake was in neighboring Myanmar, but the strong tremor shook buildings in the Thai capital.

More than 150 people have died after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and nearby Thailand on Friday, March 28.

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Southeast Asia. Asia Pacific. Powerful Earthquake Shakes Southeast Asia. By The New York Times • March 28, 2025

Nantida Saengrat's niece was working in a Bangkok high-rise that was under construction when it collapsed following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has reverberated through South Asia.

People in Myanmar and Thailand have been talking about their shock and horror after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, toppling buildings across the two countries. A resident in Yangon,