Thailand Earthquake: Concerns Arise for Travelers as Buildings Collapse

Taiwanese Travelers Urged to Exercise Caution Following Earthquake and Building Failures in Thailand

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck near **Myanmar** today, causing significant concern in neighboring Thailand, where buildings have reportedly collapsed. Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok following the seismic event.

A Taiwanese netizen, sharing their experience on the Facebook group "爆料公社" (Baoliao Gongshe), has issued a warning to travelers. They advise potential visitors to Thailand to reconsider their plans or, at the very least, to verify the "building safety inspection" status of their hotels before traveling.

The initial earthquake occurred in central **Myanmar** at approximately 2:20 PM Taiwan time, with a shallow depth of only 10 kilometers. A magnitude 6.4 aftershock followed shortly after at 2:32 PM.