Mon Mar 31 16:13:00 UTC 2025: ## Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 2,056; Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Adds to Tragedy
**Yangon, Myanmar/Bangkok, Thailand –** The death toll from Friday’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, the ruling junta announced Monday. The disaster has also claimed at least 18 lives in Bangkok, Thailand, following the collapse of a skyscraper under construction.
Three days after the quake struck, the junta reported 3,900 injuries and 270 people remain missing. National flags in Myanmar will be flown at half-mast until April 6th to mourn the victims.
The earthquake’s impact extended beyond Myanmar’s borders. In Bangkok, a high-rise building under construction by a Chinese company and a Thai firm crumbled, resulting in 18 fatalities. The Thai government has launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. The incident highlights the widespread devastation caused by the powerful tremor, which rattled neighboring countries.
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