Earthquake to cut Thailand tourism revenue by 10-15%
The earthquake last week is expected to cause Thailand’s tourism sector revenue to fall by 10-15% over the next two weeks, the Thai Hotels Association (THA) said on Monday.
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Thailand’s mental health services mobilised following earthquake, hotline capacity tripled
In the immediate aftermath, six Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment teams were deployed daily, providing continuous 24-hour support. To date, 125 individuals have…
Chinese contractor of quake-hit building that collapsed in Bangkok under scrutiny
The building has drawn attention for being the only one in the metropolis to entirely collapse, triggering online anger and questions in Thai national media over the building’s…
Myanmar quake: Scientists warn of devastating power and impact amid civil war
The ongoing civil war, which followed a 2021 military coup, has devastated Myanmar's economy and disrupted communication systems, further complicating relief efforts.
South Korea’s wildfire-devastated ecosystem may take a century to recover
While the recovery varies by the type of living organisms — ranging from fish, marine invertebrates to insects, trees require decades to regrow and forest animals depend on…
Thailand on alert as PM Paetongtarn warns of potential aftershocks following earthquake
Speaking from Phuket, the Prime Minister has ordered a coordinated response across all government ministries to address the developing situation.
At least 25 killed as powerful quake strikes Myanmar, sows panic in Bangkok and Hanoi
The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing at a shallow depth, the United States Geological Survey said. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same area minutes…
South Korea’s fire-ravaged southeast reels from unprecedented damage
Death toll rises to 27. Authorities say fire spread is fastest on record, with power, water supply, and traffic disrupted.
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot lava and smoke column
There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5 kilometers from the peak.
How South Korea’s massive wildfires started
They are believed to have started from simple mistakes by grave visitors, farmers, welders and even from burning a bag of chips near a valley.