Bangkok earthquake death toll rises to 22

The death toll from an earthquake in Bangkok has risen to 22, with 72 people still missing, according to Thai PBS, Report informs via TASS.

The television channel reports that search and rescue operations are ongoing in the capital's northern Chatuchak district at the site where the 30-story Auditor General's Office building collapsed.

A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28. The Thai Meteorological Department estimated its strength at 8.2. The first quake was followed by another one, with magnitude 6.4. The disaster also affected Thailand; tremors were felt in China and Vietnam. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Myanmar’s prime minister.

The Russian Emergencies Ministry sent rescuers, K-9 experts and medical workers to Myanmar to deal with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.