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Myanmar declares week-long national mourning over deadly earthquake

By VNA April 01, 2025 | 15:59

Myanmar's State Administration Council on March 31 announced a week-long mourning period following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

Int’l aid, rescue teams rush to Myanmar after earthquake

By VNA March 31, 2025 | 16:03

International rescue teams and aid continue to arrive in Myanmar's Mandalay as the search for survivors enters its third day.

Thailand investigates Bangkok building collapse after Myanmar earthquake

By VNA March 31, 2025 | 16:01

Thai authorities on March 30 launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse of the 30-storey building in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, following the 7.7-magnitude quake that struck Myanmar two days earlier.

WHO seeks urgent funding for Myanmar after devastating earthquake

By VNA March 31, 2025 | 15:58

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on March 30 that the Myanmar earthquake was a top-level emergency, and it urgently sought 8 million USD to save lives and prevent disease outbreaks in the Southeast Asian country over the next 30 days.

Thai banks roll out measurers to help earthquake victims

By VNA March 31, 2025 | 15:00

Financial measures are for both individuals and businesses affected by the earthquake to provide them with immediate relief and help them maintain their livelihoods and business operations.

Thailand plans to cut Chinese tourist visa extensions

By VNA March 28, 2025 | 14:54

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Ministry considers reducing the visa extension period from 90 days to better suit average stay duration

Thailand strengthens crackdown on cybercrime

By VNA March 28, 2025 | 14:50

The final draft of the executive decree on measures for the prevention and suppression of technological crimes would be completed by the end of this month and published in the Royal Gazette, replacing the current decree issued in 2023.

Cambodia intensifies crackdown on human trafficking

By VNA March 28, 2025 | 14:46

Human trafficking cases in Cambodia are often linked to fraud, labour disputes, illegal employment, and unauthorised immigration.

Thailand’s coastline at risk as world's largest iceberg melts

By VNA March 26, 2025 | 12:22

According to Sonthi, in Thailand, where sea levels have already been rising by an average of 5.8 mm per year, the most vulnerable areas include Phra Samut Chedi district in Samut Prakan province, Bang Khun Thian district in Bangkok, and Bang Krachao in Samut Sakhon province.