May 13, 2008

China's quake felt in heart of Bangkok

The 7.6-Richter earthquake in China Monday afternoon was felt in the heart of Bangkok, the director-general of the Mineral Resources Department said.
Apichai Chavacharoenphan said the quake could be felt by people in highrise buildings on Sathorn, Silom, Sukhumvit and Rama III roads.
Apichai said the management of the buildings also evacuated tenants of the buildings for fear of aftershocks.
The earthquake struck at 2:28 pm (0628 GMT) and could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.

source: BahtandSold



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