The collapse has brought scrutiny of the Chinese state-owned company that was putting up the doomed building.
Tag: Myanmar Earthquake (March 28, 2025)
Thailand Arrests Executive Linked to Bangkok Tower Felled by Earthquake
The collapse has brought scrutiny of the Chinese state-owned company that was putting up the doomed building.
A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks
The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed monasteries.
Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.
They Fought to Save Lives in Myanmar. The Earthquake Claimed Theirs.
Five friends defied the junta to care for people injured in the military coup. One returned from the battlefield to find his four friends among the dead in the March 28 earthquake.
They Fought to Save Lives in Myanmar. The Earthquake Claimed Theirs.
Five friends defied the junta to care for people injured in the military coup. One returned from the battlefield to find his four friends among the dead in the March 28 earthquake.
Ignoring Protests, Thailand Opens Door to Myanmar’s Military Leader
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing joined regional talks in Bangkok on Friday, a day after his army launched multiple airstrikes, despite his call for a cease-fire.
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.
Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company
Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.
Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake
It was unclear whether the cease-fire would be honored. It came a day after soldiers fired at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, and amid multiple airstrikes.