An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Thailand and neighboring Myanmar during the afternoon on Friday. The seismic event resulted in fatalities in Bangkok, and also led to the collapse of a high-rise building under construction, burying a yet unknown number of people. This significant incident has compelled the Myanmar authorities to announce a statewide emergency. Matt Hunt of FRANCE 24 provides an overview of the current circumstances from Bangkok.

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