Bangkok’s Breaking Point: Day 3 of an Earthquake’s Lasting Echoes, Thailand by Guillaume Payen / SOPA Images
On Day 3, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, Bangkok confronts the widening impact of the disaster. The collapse of a 33-story skyscraper under construction still traps 44 to 87 people, mostly workers, with 10 survivors rescued and faint vital signs detected for about 12. The death toll in Bangkok has risen to 11 as rescue operations persist. Across the city, several condominiums exhibit severe exterior cracks, sparking concerns over additional structural risks as families endure mounting uncertainty.
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