Tue Apr 01 12:03:30 UTC 2025: ## Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,056, Bangkok Building Collapse Adds to Tragedy
**Yangon/Bangkok –** The death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has climbed to 2,056, the ruling military junta announced Monday. The quake, which struck at a shallow depth, has also left 3,900 injured and 270 missing, three days after the disaster. National flags will be flown at half-mast until April 6 to mourn the victims.
The earthquake’s impact extended beyond Myanmar’s borders. In Bangkok, Thailand, at least 18 people died following the collapse of a high-rise building under construction. The building, a joint project between a Chinese company and a long-established Thai firm, crumbled during the tremors. Thai authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. The incident adds a further layer of tragedy to the aftermath of the powerful earthquake.
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