Sat Mar 29 07:25:59 UTC 2025: ## Devastating Earthquake Kills Over 1,000 in Myanmar, Shakes Thailand; Indians Rush Home
**Bangkok/Kolkata –** A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on [Date], causing widespread panic and destruction, claiming over 1,000 lives and leaving a trail of damaged buildings across the region. The tremors were felt strongly in neighboring Thailand, including Bangkok, prompting widespread evacuations and sending shockwaves through the tourist population.
Numerous Indian tourists, a significant contingent in Thailand, described scenes of chaos as buildings swayed and water spilled from rooftop infinity pools. Witnesses recounted harrowing experiences of running for safety as skyscrapers shook violently. One tourist, Sanjiv Dutta, described his bed shaking on the seventh floor of a building before joining a frantic evacuation, facing hours of gridlocked traffic. Others reported difficulty securing transportation to the airport due to emergency closures.
The Indian Embassy in Thailand has confirmed that it is closely monitoring the situation and has yet to receive reports of injuries to Indian nationals. However, they have provided an emergency contact number (+66 618819218) for any Indian citizens requiring assistance. The Embassy reported that all its staff in Bangkok and Chiang Mai are safe.
The earthquake, also felt in China and Vietnam, caused significant structural damage throughout the affected areas. Rescue operations are underway, but the full extent of the devastation is still emerging.
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