BANGKOK –
Authorities have officially lifted Bangkok’s disaster status following the powerful March 28 earthquake in Myanmar, which was widely felt across Thailand, including the capital. The designation was initially declared under the 2007 Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act.
As of April 3rd, Bangkok is no longer classified as a disaster zone, with one exception: The collapsed construction site of the new State Audit office building in Chatuchak District, near the Chatuchak market.
Search and rescue teams continue operations at the site, working to locate individuals still believed to be trapped under the rubble. The Bangkok Governor has been overseeing the rescue.
This also comes as major leaders across from Southeast Asia are in Bangkok for the major BIMSTEC conference.
