Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Updates
Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Update: Toll Rises To 1,644; Thailand Releases Helpline Numbers For Stranded Tourists
Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Updates:The death count from a massive earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to 1,644, with 3,408 people injured, the country’s ruling junta said Saturday.
The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar on Friday causing massive destruction across large parts of the country.
Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Updates for tourists: All modes of transportation are continuing, or resuming, normal operations. This includes airports, railways, road, and boat services.
A number of sources suggest that today, 29 March 2025, essential services, as well as businesses and tourist service providers, are operating as normal. The areas affected by the earthquake have been limited to certain sites where search and rescue have continued.
While the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) did report multiple aftershocks, they were at lower scales and did not result in further damage to various areas of Thailand.
The situation has largely returned to normal. At the same time, the relevant agencies, in particular the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), TMD, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and provincial authorities remain on alert to monitor the situation and stand ready to provide further assistance.
Thailand Releases Helpline Numbers For Stranded Tourists: In a statement, Thailand’s Ministry of External Affairs released helpline numbers for stranded tourists.
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General Emergency: 191 Tourist Police Hot line, 1155 Fire and Rescue Department, 199 Emergency Medical Services, 1669 DDPM Hotline, 1784″Foreign nationals who require emergency assistance may contact the following (above) hotlines, or the local or provincial authorities where you are located,” the statement said.