Kurdistan Region PM Extends Condolences After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand
Erbil, Kurdistan Region – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expressed his condolences on Friday to the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, offering sympathy to those affected by the disaster.
In a statement posted on his official X account, PM Barzani said, “I am deeply saddened by the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand. My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and I wish everyone affected relief and recovery.”
I am deeply saddened by the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) March 28, 2025
My thoughts are with the victims and their families, and I wish everyone affected relief and recovery.
Magnitude 7.7 Quake Causes Widespread Damage
The earthquake, which struck central Myanmar on Friday, was recorded at a magnitude of 7.7 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), while Chinese seismic authorities reported it at 7.9. The tremor caused significant structural damage in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, and was felt strongly in Thailand and as far as China’s Yunnan province.
Casualties and Rescue Efforts
In Bangkok, emergency services reported damage to multiple buildings, with a major incident occurring when an under-construction skyscraper collapsed, trapping at least 43 workers under debris. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities search for survivors.
Public transport in the Thai capital was also disrupted, with metro and light rail services temporarily suspended for safety inspections.
International Response
The disaster has prompted a swift humanitarian response from international and regional aid organizations as emergency teams assess the full extent of casualties and destruction. The situation remains fluid, with growing concerns for those still missing or displaced.
PM Barzani’s message joins a wave of global solidarity as Southeast Asia confronts one of its strongest earthquakes in recent years.
