Yesterday, the Chiang Mai municipality ordered the closure of a luxury condominium complex due to visible cracks on the building’s structure, following a significant earthquake. Residents have been barred from entering the premises to ensure their safety.
According to the Meteorological Department (TMD), the earthquake occurred at 1.20pm yesterday, March 28, with its epicenter in Myanmar, registering a magnitude of 8.2 at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremors were felt across various regions of Thailand, including the North, central areas, and Bangkok
Pichit Sombatmak, head of the Department of Mineral Resources under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), noted that 24 provinces reported feeling the tremors.
In Chiang Mai, municipal officials in the Mueang district have taken control of a luxury condominium in the Sala Daeng area to assess the building’s structural integrity. Following the discovery of significant cracks, the area has been sealed off, and residents are not allowed to enter for safety reasons.
The incident follows a history of seismic activity in the region. Previous earthquakes, including one connected to the Sagaing Fault Line, have caused significant destruction, with a past incident resulting in 500 fatalities. The Department of Mineral Resources confirms that the recent Myanmar earthquake affected 24 Thai provinces.
Source: The Thaiger