A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025 and was felt in Thailand, where a 30-storey building under construction in Bangkok collapsed causing casualties. The Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said all Maldivian nationals in Thailand are safe, is still checking on any Maldivians in Myanmar, and published embassy and ministry hotlines for assistance.
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including the collapse of a 30-story building under construction in Bangkok, resulting in multiple casualties and trapping dozens under the rubble.
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In response to the disaster, both Thailand and Myanmar have declared states of emergency.
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Based on current reports, all Maldivian nationals in Thailand are safe. Efforts are ongoing to ascertain the status of any Maldivian citizens who may be in Myanmar.
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