Myanmar Earthquake: Vietnamese in Thailand Still in Shock

Ms. Nguyen Quynh Chi, a Vietnamese living and working in the capital Bangkok, anxiously recounted the obvious effects of the strong earthquake that occurred in Myanmar with aftershocks reaching all the way to Thailand.

Previously, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was near Mandalay City - Myanmar and the earthquake occurred at around 12:50 (local time) on March 28.

People run out of the Samyang building in Bangkok, Thailand during the earthquake. Photo: Character provided

According to Ms. Chi, the earthquake has stopped but people are still gathering in large numbers on the streets. In some areas, residents of large buildings have been allowed to return inside, but in many other places, elevators are still temporarily suspended to ensure safety.

People rushed to withdraw money from supermarkets and buy food to stock up. The hardest hit area was the capital Bangkok, especially in Din Daeng district.

People run out of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand, due to the impact of the earthquake. Photo: Character provided

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Chi said the Vietnamese community here was extremely panicked. Many people rushed out without taking their identification papers or money and were still wandering the streets. She described the police force being mobilized to the maximum on the streets to support the people.

Traffic jams also occurred everywhere, all roads were seriously congested. Many high-rise buildings with swimming pools on the top were broken, causing further concern for residents.

Serious traffic jams on the roads. Photo: Character provided

Ms. Chi said that the Thai Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Interior to declare a state of emergency in Bangkok and warn the whole country to be on guard against earthquake aftershocks in the next 24 hours.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand also recommends that Vietnamese citizens pay special attention to ensuring safety during this time.

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Source: https://nld.com.vn/dong-dat-myanmar-nguoi-viet-tai-thai-lan-chua-het-bang-hoang-196250328173359367.htm