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Why Bangkok’s quake has residents uneasy about skyscrapers

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Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building...

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Why Bangkok’s quake has residents uneasy about skyscrapers

Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building...

13 days ago

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Times of India

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After Myanmar-Thailand quake, travel industry reassures vacationers

Kolkata: Travel and tourism fraternity has reassured tourists that Bangkok remains a safe and welcoming destination despite last week's devastating ea.

13 days ago·India

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the Guardian

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Water spills from Bangkok skyscraper pools as Myanmar earthquake hits – video

Social media footage shows water sloshing from rooftop swimming pools in Thailand's capital Bangkok as the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday. At least 18 people were killed in Bangkok, Thai authorities say, where officials are now conducting building inspections across the metropolitan area. At least 76 people remained trapped under the debris of the collapsed building as rescue operations continued for a third dayMyanmar e…

13 days ago

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TASS

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Death toll after earthquake in Bangkok rises to 18 — authorities

Seventy-six people were reported missed thus far, the center said

13 days ago

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Bangkok Earthquake: Why did only this China-backed company’s building collapse? Thailand orders probe

Bangkok Earthquake Today: A 33-story building in Bangkok collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake from Myanmar, resulting in 17 deaths and 32 injuries. An investigation has begun due to the Chinese firm’s involvement in construction.

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smh.com.au

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Of all high-rises, why this one? Probe over quake collapse

Aye and her brother are holding vigil beside a four-storey mound of rubble in Thailand, hoping to get news for worried families in their home town 1000 kilometres away.

13 days ago·Australia

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