Junta makes rare call for aid as Myanmar and Thailand rocked by earthquake

Tremors also felt in Thailand with reports of deaths and destruction in both countries and hundreds taken to hospitalMyanmar and Thailand hit by earthquake – live updatesA powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Myanmar and Thailand, bringing down buildings and prompting Myanmar’s isolated military junta to make a rare request for international aid.Deaths have been reported in both countries, including three people who were killed when a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed. Dozens more people are missing at the site. Continue reading...

Junta makes rare call for aid as Myanmar and Thailand rocked by earthquake

Tremors also felt in Thailand with reports of deaths and destruction in both countries and hundreds taken to hospital

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Myanmar and Thailand, bringing down buildings and prompting Myanmar’s isolated military junta to make a rare request for international aid.

Deaths have been reported in both countries, including three people who were killed when a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed. Dozens more people are missing at the site. Continue reading...