Under-construction building collapses as earthquake hits Bangkok

A multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Bangkok as an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hit Thailand on Friday, March 28.

A dramatic video circulated on social media showed the multi-story building with a crane on top collapsing into a cloud of dust while



onlookers screamed and ran.

The incident took place near Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak Market as the midday temblor was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock and people in Bangkok evacuated from their buildings were cautioned to stay outside in case there were more.