Bangkok in Chaos: Powerful Earthquake Triggers Hectic Evacuation
A Vietnamese woman residing in Bangkok recounted chaotic scenes as locals panicked, fleeing their homes with some not even having time to put on proper clothing. This occurred following a potent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, which triggered significant shaking throughout nearby nations on Friday.
The earthquake hit central Myanmar around 12:50 p.m., localizing its focus at a depth of 10 kilometers, which corresponds to about 1:20 p.m. in Bangkok time.
In Bangkok, which lies 1,000 kilometers away from the epicenter, people throughout the city experienced shaking, notably in taller structures, leading to mass evacuation efforts.
Yes, a Vietnamese resident named Si who lives on the 35th floor of a building mentioned that her family needed several minutes to respond after initially feeling the tremors.
She remembered, 'The structure was trembling intensely, and we saw fissures appearing in the walls.' She admitted that she became extremely anxious and failed to collect her passport or other important papers, taking just her mobile phone instead.'
"When we reached the street, I noticed numerous others had also vacated their homes. Many individuals hadn’t even managed to dress properly or find their footwear," she remarked.
Ten individuals have been reported deceased as a result of the earthquake in Bangkok, with the majority occurring among them. the downfall of a skyscraper under construction.
In Myanmar, more than 1,000 individuals have lost their lives, and multiple cities are experiencing extensive damage.