BY DEBAJYOTI CHAKRABORTY
KOLKATA | 29 MARCH 2025
“Following the earthquake on March 28, 2025, the situation has now returned to normal. Business have resumed operations, and tourist attractions, as well as various convention centers, are open as usual. However, periodic assessments will continue to be conducted to ensure maximum safety,” says Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in a press statement.
Following the previous situation update circulated on 28 March 2025, today, all modes of transportation are continuing, or resuming, normal operations. This includes airports, railways, road, and boat services.
A number of sources suggest that today, 29 March 2025, essential services, as well as businesses and tourist service providers, are operating as normal. The areas affected by the earthquake have been limited to certain sites where search and rescue have continued.
While the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) did report multiple aftershocks, they were at lower scales and did not result in further damage to various areas of Thailand.
The situation has largely returned to normal. At the same time, the relevant agencies, in particular the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), TMD, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and provincial authorities remain on alert to monitor the situation and stand ready to provide further assistance.
The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi expressed concern over the devastating earthquakes that struck Myanmar and Thailand yesterday.
He extended his heartfelt prayers for the safety and well-being of those impacted by the calamity. He has assured that India stands ready to provide all possible assistance to the governments and people of Myanmar and Thailand during this difficult time.
In a post on X, the PM wrote:
“Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand.”
Yesterday a powerful earthquake of 7.3 magnitude on Richter Scale hit Bangkok, though the epicenter was in central Myanmar, it had caused buildings to sway leading to widespread evacuations across the city.
(Photo : Suvarnabhumi Airport Partners with Military to Provide Bus Service for Passengers Traveling to the City on Friday)
In an official statement, Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok has said, it has “ immediately checked the safety of the terminal building, runways,and taxiways after the recent earthquake, and no damage was found. Passengers can be confident that Suvarnabhumi International Airport continues to operate as normal with high safety measures in place.”
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