An under construction building in Bangkok collapsed like a pack of cards as a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar at midday on Friday, March 28, 2025, causing widespread devastation, media reports said.
The quake's epicentre was located near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, and was followed by six aftershocks.
Glimpses of the rescue operation to save workers trapped under the debris of the collapsed building.
IMAGE: The collapsed building in Bangkok. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: A view of the collapsed building. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: Workers assist a man injured in the collapse. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: Workers devastated by the tragedy. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: A worker weeps for colleagues trapped under the debris of the collapsed building. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: Workers carry an injured colleague from the accident site. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: An injured woman receives medical attention near the collapsed building. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: The Thai king's volunteers work at the site of the collapsed building. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: Rescue personnel near the collapsed building. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters
IMAGE: An injured person rescued by emergency personnel. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters
IMAGE: Another view of the collapsed building. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters
IMAGE: Rescue personnel at the collapsed building site. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters
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