A powerful earthquake struck central Bangkok, resulting in the tragic collapse of an under-construction building, claiming at least three lives and leaving many trapped. The disaster sentwaves of panic through the city, causing residents and visitors to flee into the streets.
Bangkok's Construction Collapse: Aftermath of a Devastating Earthquake
Bangkok's Construction Collapse: Aftermath of a Devastating Earthquake
Panic envelops Bangkok as an earthquake leads to tragic building collapse, triggering evacuations and emergency responses.
On March 28, 2025, the tremor hit a bustling part of Bangkok, sending panicked citizens outside as aftershocks rattled the area. Witnesses captured footage that showed one construction site suffering a catastrophic failure, where rescue efforts are still underway to reach the many workers believed to be trapped beneath the debris.
In response to the chaos, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency for Bangkok, advising residents to evacuate high-rise structures as a precaution against potential aftershocks. The scene was marked by frightened families and tourists gathered outside office buildings, shops, and hotels, many of whom had been evacuated as a safety measure.
Among the distressed individuals were Pam Kershaw and her husband, who described their frightening experience while staying on the 25th floor of a hotel during the earthquake. “It was very scary,” Kershaw remarked after they joined hundreds of others waiting to return indoors.
As streets became congested with traffic from individuals seeking safe passage home, the city’s elevated Skytrain was suspended, creating additional chaos. Buildings around the city urgently underwent structural evaluations before allowing employees and guests to return.
Reports of unusual occurrences, such as a hotel’s rooftop pool overflowing due to the tremors, added to the eerie spectacle of the day, as Bangkok emerged from this shocking natural disaster.
Contributions to the coverage from Muktita Suhartono and Sui-Lee Wee have been noted, with Richard C. Paddock providing insights drawn from his extensive experience as a foreign correspondent in the region.
In response to the chaos, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency for Bangkok, advising residents to evacuate high-rise structures as a precaution against potential aftershocks. The scene was marked by frightened families and tourists gathered outside office buildings, shops, and hotels, many of whom had been evacuated as a safety measure.
Among the distressed individuals were Pam Kershaw and her husband, who described their frightening experience while staying on the 25th floor of a hotel during the earthquake. “It was very scary,” Kershaw remarked after they joined hundreds of others waiting to return indoors.
As streets became congested with traffic from individuals seeking safe passage home, the city’s elevated Skytrain was suspended, creating additional chaos. Buildings around the city urgently underwent structural evaluations before allowing employees and guests to return.
Reports of unusual occurrences, such as a hotel’s rooftop pool overflowing due to the tremors, added to the eerie spectacle of the day, as Bangkok emerged from this shocking natural disaster.
Contributions to the coverage from Muktita Suhartono and Sui-Lee Wee have been noted, with Richard C. Paddock providing insights drawn from his extensive experience as a foreign correspondent in the region.
