2025 Myanmar Earthquake
>be me >live in Bangkok >7.8 magnitude earthquake hits, buildings swaying like drunk farangs on Khaosan Road >turns out State Audit Office, built by China Railway No.10 Engineering Group, was the only building that collapsed >ironic but not surprising.mp4 >check phone, MRT and BTS suspended indefinitely >taxi drivers smell blood in the water >ask for a ride home >"2000 baht, no meter" >that's half my rent, bro >try motorcycle taxi >"15 km? 800 baht" >สัสเอ้ย (sassy noises) >decide to walk, better than getting scammed by uncle Grab and the mafia cousins >city's chaos, power lines dangling like spaghetti, buildings cracked, traffic jams but somehow still moving at snail pace >stumble past vendors still grilling pork skewers—crisis or not, Bangkok gotta eat >finally reach my luxury condo >doorman looking like he aged 20 years in an hour >building’s condemned, engineers say it’s one tremor away from going full Jenga >can't enter, can't get my stuff >see rich neighbors crying, hugging their Pomeranians, cursing their "luxury" investment >park nearby is filled with people who also got locked out of homes >grab a spot on a bench, wrap my work shirt around my face to dodge the mosquitos >man sets up a noodle cart because capitalism never dies >20 baht for instant noodles, tastes like desperation >lie back, stare at polluted night sky, smell burnt plastic >think about how the only building that collapsed was built to prevent corruption >mfw I’m sleeping outside in a city of luxury condos and corrupt officials >at least the park is rent-free
The Great Bangkok Shake: Myanmar Earthquake and Its Ripple Effects
Yo mama was gambling in Shwe Kokko and fell off her chair so hard that the ground shook from Myanmar to Bangkok. But in all seriousness, the real culprit was a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck 12 km from Sagaing, Myanmar. The seismic shockwaves rippled across Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and China. The quake earned the nickname “The Great Bangkok Shake” due to its dramatic impact on the Thai capital.
The most tragic event occurred at a governmental office under construction in Bangkok. Out of 50 workers, only 7 managed to escape, while 43 remain trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts are underway, but communication issues are hampering coordination.
The irony is chilling—this wasn’t just any building. It was the brand-new 30-story office for the State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand, a project with a hefty 2.136 billion THB price tag. Since construction began in 2020, concerns have been raised about the project’s transparency, with critics calling for a deeper investigation into the budgeting and construction process. After all, if the building couldn’t survive an earthquake mid-construction, what would’ve happened once it was filled with thousands of employees?
The construction contract was awarded to a joint venture of Italian-Thai Development (ITD) and China Railway Construction Corporation, with oversight by three consulting firms for a whopping 74.6 million THB. This incident raises questions about oversight, engineering standards, and whether corruption played a role in substandard construction. Some are now calling it Thailand’s version of 9/11—but without the plane crash.
On a satirical note, SET:ITD’s stock performance, which has plummeted by -92.57% since its IPO, makes you wonder why anyone would trust them to build a birdhouse, let alone a 30-story office. When your stock chart looks like a landslide, maybe the buildings follow suit. It’s poetic in a bleak, tragic way.
Moving forward, a full investigation must be conducted to ensure accountability. The public eye is locked onto this disaster, demanding answers and justice for the victims. Let’s hope those responsible aren’t planning to sweep this mess under the rug—or into the rubble.
