Thailand rescue dogs double as emotional support
Rescue workers have recruited 11 dogs – not just in their usual capacity sniffing through the debris for signs of life, but also as emotional support for victims’ friends and…
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Scanner detects over 70 bodies at centre of collapsed Bangkok building
With one body recovered on Monday, the confirmed death toll has risen to 14, while nine people are injured and 72 remain missing.
ASEAN to deploy emergency response team to Myanmar and Thailand
A special ASEAN Foreign Ministers meeting has reached an agreement to support Myanmar’s request to activate the role of the secretary-general in accordance with the current…
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.
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.
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…
Thai PM Paetongtarn denies her government tried to buy votes in no-confidence debate
The PM's remarks followed People’s Party MP from Rayong province, Krit Silapachai, claiming that he was contacted by an influential political figure and offered a lot of money…