SA sends ambassador to Thailand to assist citizens stranded in Myanmar

The South African government has sent its ambassador to Thailand, Darkey Ephraim Africa, to assist the country’s citizens who may be stuck in Myanmar following an earthquake that has left over a thousand people dead. Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the …

Ryan Cayabyab shares Thailand earthquake experience

MANILA, Philippines — National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab narrated his experience when a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Bangkok, Thailand recently. In his Instagram account, Ryan said he and his wife were exiting a building after lunch when the …

Czech NGOs Launch Fundraising For Earthquake-Hit Myanmar and Thailand

Czech non-profit organisations have opened public fundraising campaigns to assist relief efforts after Friday’s earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand. On Saturday, the Diakonie of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (CCE) NGO said it had established an …

Thailand’s payment systems and businesses resume normal operations following the earthquake

The Thai central bank has confirmed that Thailand’s financial payments infrastructure and services are functioning normally following the severe earthquake in Myanmar on Friday, which also caused damage in Bangkok. Thailand’s financial payments …

Muslims gather in Mandalay for a sombre first prayer of the Eid al-Fitr festival, three days after a devastating ...

Earthquake to cut Thailand tourism revenue by 10-15%, says THA

Trial on safety  Thienprasit pointed out that the collapse of the State Audit Office in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district has gone viral on social media, triggering concerns over safety in Thailand. He said the government should impose strict measures to ensure …

Muslims gather in Mandalay for a sombre first prayer of the Eid al-Fitr festival, three days after a devastating ...

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Myanmar, Thailand Earthquake: Apple CEO Tim Cook Extends Support, Announces Donation for Relief Efforts

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a post on March 30, 2025, and expressed sympathy for those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. In his post, he stated, "Our hearts go out to all those in Myanmar and Thailand affected by the devastating …

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LISTEN: Durban woman recounts Thailand quake ordeal

"I suddenly felt the apartment move and at first I thought someone had banged a door or was moving heavy furniture. I quickly realised it was an earthquake. I screamed for my husband, and we ran and held each other. We stood under a doorway, we could …