The death toll is increasing terribly, nearly 700 people have died, the international community is ready to rescue, what does President Trump say now?

On March 29, AFP news agency quoted Myanmar's military government as saying that the death toll from a powerful earthquake in the country had risen to 694 people while 1,670 others were injured.

The damage caused by the earthquake in Myanmar on October 28 was catastrophic. (Source: Reuters)

On March 29, the Myanmar Meteorological and Hydrological Department said that the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that occurred a day earlier in the central region of the country caused at least 12 aftershocks, ranging in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5 on the Richter scale, shaking the Southeast Asian region.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the number of aftershocks could be as high as 14, with most occurring in the hours after the main quake. The agency said the strongest was a 6.7 magnitude aftershock that occurred about 10 minutes later.

Two aftershocks measuring 4.9 and 6.7 on the Richter scale were recorded about 32 km from Mandalay city, while other aftershocks spread in straight lines to the north and south.

The USGS estimates the death toll from the earthquake in Myanmar could be more than 10,000.

In Thailand, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced a detailed damage assessment in the capital, according to which the most serious impact was recorded at construction sites, especially the complete collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district.

Preliminary reports show that 169 other buildings have cracks, but no major structural damage has been reported. Bangkok authorities have set up an emergency response system, allowing residents to report damage via the Traffy Fondue app or hotline 1555 to be inspected by volunteer engineers.

The international community is ready to provide relief.

On March 28, the United Nations (UN) released 5 million USD from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support Myanmar in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake, while also assessing further relief needs and coordinating the humanitarian response.

The UN is gathering information on the number of people affected, the extent of infrastructure damage and the urgent need for relief to guide the response, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, adding that the UN is mobilizing emergency teams.

However, humanitarian organizations warn that relief efforts in Myanmar are being hampered by damaged transport infrastructure and communications outages in many of the worst-hit areas. Reconstruction could take years, while damage assessments are expected to take weeks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated a logistics hub to deliver medical supplies, while the Red Cross is assessing severe damage in Mandalay, Sagaing, Naypyidaw, Bago and southern Shan State.

Leaders of several countries around the world have also sent condolences and expressed solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sent condolences to Myanmar and Thailand and offered assistance to the two Southeast Asian neighbors following the earthquake.

On social network X, President Prabowo wrote: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of both countries during this difficult time. Indonesia is ready to provide all necessary support for recovery efforts in the affected areas."

The Chinese government said it is ready to provide urgent humanitarian aid and support Myanmar in rescue and recovery work. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed its desire to help the people of Myanmar overcome difficulties and affirmed the strong friendship between the two countries.

The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing its condolences to the victims and providing consular assistance to its citizens in Myanmar and Thailand. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed its condolences, calling on citizens in these two countries to be vigilant and contact their embassies for assistance.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru sent a message of condolence to Myanmar and Thailand, expressing his deep sympathy and pledging to stand by the two countries in this difficult time. He stressed his wish for the affected areas to recover soon.

On March 28, US President Donald Trump said that he had spoken with officials in Myanmar about the earthquake that occurred in that country and announced that his administration would provide some form of assistance. According to a source familiar with the matter, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will send several teams to Thailand to support recovery efforts after the earthquake that occurred in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese citizens in need of assistance can contact Vietnamese representative agencies in Myanmar and Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Citizen Protection Hotline:

- Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar: +95 966088 8998, email: [email protected]

- Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand: +66898966653, email: [email protected]

- Citizen protection hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam: +84.981.84.84.84.

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