Thailand: Army deploys 1,000 soldiers to help search for missing people

The Thai military said it has deployed more than 1,000 troops, heavy machinery and cranes to search for missing people and recover people in the capital Bangkok.

A collapsed building in Bangkok, Thailand, due to the impact of the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025. (Photo: Kyodo/VNA)

To help victims affected by the earthquake in Myanmar, the Thai military announced that it has deployed more than 1,000 troops, heavy machinery and cranes for rescue and recovery in the capital Bangkok.

According to the latest figures, 78 people are still missing, mostly from the only building that collapsed in Thailand, while the death toll stands at 18. Most of the victims were workers building the building.

The forces also supported the city’s “ music in the park” activities at Rod Fai and Benjasiri public parks in Chatuchak district, aimed at providing emotional support to those still suffering from the aftermath of the March 28 earthquake.

On March 31, eight Thai state-owned banks announced support measures for victims affected by the earthquake in Myanmar, including debt repayment deferrals and low-interest loans.

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukul Prueksanusak, the banks offering support measures include the Government Housing Bank (GHB), SME Development Bank (SME D Bank), Thailand Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG), Export-Import Bank of Thailand (Exim Bank), Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), Government Savings Bank (GSB), Islamic Bank of Thailand (IBank) and Krungthai Bank.

Financial measures are available to both individuals and businesses affected by the earthquake to provide immediate relief and help sustain livelihoods and businesses.

The official affirmed that state banks are accelerating programs to support all target groups./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/thai-lan-quan-doi-trien-khai-1000-binh-linh-ho-tro-tim-kiem-nguoi-mat-tich-post1023773.vnp