Bangkok earthquake

[JimmyJeffers]

Horrific scenes in Thailand. Hope everyone is safe

 

[JimmyJeffers]

And Myanmar of course

 

[Bkk Andy]

I was in the office when it happened and it lasted a long time. I've been in earthquakes in Tokyo before and they tend to be short blasts in my experience, but this one lasted a few minutes. It was strong. Window seals coming loose and bits falling from the ceilings but remarkably, the centre of Bangkok looks undamaged from what I can see.

In true Thai style, entrepreneurs started selling overpriced water and ice-cream to those locked outside within a few minutes.

 

[Cake]

In true Thai style, entrepreneurs started selling overpriced water and ice-cream to those locked outside within a few minutes.

Is that what they’re called now. Other words are available.

Glad you’re ok

 

[cronullasharks]

 

[tommye]

That's horrific to think there's so many trapped inside that.
Poor fellas.

 

[Paris]

In Bangkok people are now being let back into their accommodation.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

I was in the office when it happened and it lasted a long time. I've been in earthquakes in Tokyo before and they tend to be short blasts in my experience, but this one lasted a few minutes. It was strong. Window seals coming loose and bits falling from the ceilings but remarkably, the centre of Bangkok looks undamaged from what I can see.

In true Thai style, entrepreneurs started selling overpriced water and ice-cream to those locked outside within a few minutes.

Didn’t know Bangkok was much at risk of an earthquake tbh. Surprised more buildings weren’t affected as most the places Ive stayed at were held together by superglue.

 

[ArtetaMagic]

Didn’t know Bangkok was much at risk of an earthquake tbh. Surprised more buildings weren’t affected as most the places Ive stayed at were held together by superglue.

Think the centre of the earthquake was a good few 100 miles away

 

[JimmyJeffers]

In Bangkok people are now being let back into their accommodation.

Think it’s best you stay outside. I dread to think what’s awaiting you indoors.

 

[Paris]

Think it’s best you stay outside. I dread to think what’s awaiting you indoors.

I’ve seen some damage, seems to be mostly superficial damage.

All seems relatively calm now, thankfully.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

I’ve seen some damage, seems to be mostly superficial damage.

All seems relatively calm now, thankfully.

Had some mad times in Bangkok. Miss the constant sweating and German scruffs with dreads.

Would love to go back but kids and family have scuppered all my fun for 18 years.

 

[Paris]

Had some mad times in Bangkok. Miss the constant sweating and German scruffs with dreads.

Would love to go back but kids and family have scuppered all my fun for 18 years.

This is what’s preventing me from wanting kids lol besides, I have nieces and nephews so I can give them back when I get a headache

 

[Littlesue]

This is what’s preventing me from wanting kids lol besides, I have nieces and nephews so I can give them back when I get a headache

The most sensible option.

 

[Bkk Andy]

Didn’t know Bangkok was much at risk of an earthquake tbh. Surprised more buildings weren’t affected as most the places Ive stayed at were held together by superglue.

Since 2008 they are supposed to earthquake proofed as standard but I had my doubts. They got a stiff test today though and passed with flying colours (mostly). Outside is madness though. People are sitting/lying around, unable to get home and and almost everything closed. Traffic is even more gridlocked than usual. The lobby in my condo looks like a refugee camp. People seem frightened to go upstairs but sitting in the ground floor of a 32 floor building won't help them if it collapses. The govt have opened public parks for people to sleep in.

There are some cracks in my walls but I think it's just paint and plaster. Nothing too major. I'm more concerned about my house in Huahin. I'm supposed to be selling it on Monday and it'll be a tough close if the insides have caved in!