An earthquake on March 28, with its epicenter in Myanmar, shook Bangkok and left the city in shock. The tremors caused pools on high-rise buildings to overflow, walkways to break apart, and people to gather outside in fear.
The busy Skytrain service stopped, and the city of over 17 million people was left struggling to move. Earthquakes are rare in Bangkok, a city filled with tall buildings, but the disaster has raised new concerns about their safety.
Only one building collapsed in Bangkok, but it has become the center of investigation. The building was being constructed by China Railway No. 10 Engineering Group, a Chinese state-owned company. Reports say workers tried to remove documents from the site after the collapse.
Officials say it may take months to learn the full cause of the collapse. For many in Bangkok, the earthquake has raised serious questions about how safe their homes and offices truly are.
Luis Apolo Staff Reporter junior/1744681001/1613367813
1. How did the Skytrain system respond to the tremors?
2. Why are people in Bangkok particularly concerned about earthquakes?
3. Which company was constructing the building that collapsed?
4. What concern has the earthquake raised among Bangkok residents?
1. What steps should cities take to ensure buildings are safe during natural disasters?
2. How might this earthquake change people’s views about urban safety in Bangkok?
3. Should construction companies be more strictly monitored? Why or why not?
4. If you were in a high-rise during an earthquake, what would you do to stay safe?
An earthquake on March 28, with its epicenter in Myanmar, shook Bangkok and left the city in shock. The tremors caused pools on high-rise buildings to overflow, walkways to break apart, and people to gather outside in fear.
