Believing that aid sent through the Myanmar junta may never reach those truly in need, small groups of Thais and Myanmar nationals in Thailand are working tirelessly to collect donations and deliver them through grassroots networks.

Following a powerful earthquake that struck central Myanmar, with tremors felt across Thailand, a 33-storey building under construction in Bangkok collapsed in the blink of an eye. A probe is underway after several suspicious circumstances have been uncovered.

Several high-rise buildings in Bangkok were evacuated this morning (31 March) after occupants reported feeling vibrations. However, the authorities have asked people not to panic and said that there was no aftershock that could have affected Thailand at that time.

An 8.2 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 10 km has struck central Myanmar. The tremors were felt across its neighbouring countries as far as Thailand, causing a building under construction in the capital city to collapse, with over 70 workers missing.