The freight train, which was transporting containers, was unable to stop in time to avoid colliding with the bus. Videos shared on social media showed the train striking the bus and dragging several ⁠other nearby vehicles along the tracks. All the eight people killed were on the bus.

Eight killed, 32 injured as freight train hits bus at rail crossing in Bangkok

From Bangkok to Manila, southeast Asia’s real estate market shows a stark divide. On one end, the ultra-rich pay record sums for branded residences and glass-wrapped penthouses, some with sky garages for supercars. Meanwhile, the middle class struggles, with millions unable to keep up with mortgage payments.


Affordable Housing Remains Out of Reach in Southeast Asia

ICC announces schedule for first Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in Bangkok from November 20. Check schedule here

Officials said that the road collapse was caused due to the ongoing railway station construction. The incident occurs during heavy rains in Bangkok, as Super Typhoon Ragasa moves toward the Mekong Delta. 

Massive sinkhole opens in Bangkok, swallows cars, electricity pole - WATCH

Bangkok: A massive 50-metre-deep sinkhole opened up in Bangkok, swallowing a vehicle and damaging several electrical poles.


Bangkok: 50-Metre-Deep Sinkhole Opens, Engulfs Vehicle and Power Lines

A massive 50-metre-deep sinkhole opened near a hospital in Bangkok, swallowing cars and electricity poles on Wednesday, prompting authorities to seal off the area. The incident, which took place in the Thai capital's Samsen Road area, has been linked to the construction of a nearby railway station.


Bangkok: 50-metre-deep sinkhole swallows vehicle & electrical poles

Bangkok: A massive 50-meter-deep sinkhole opened on Samsen Road near Vajira Hospital in Bangkok, swallowing cars, power poles, and damaging underground utilities. The incident caused major traffic disruption and forced the evacuation of the hospital patients and nearby residents as authorities sealed off the area. 


Bangkok: Massive Sinkhole Near Bangkok Hospital Swallows Cars Prompts Evacuations 

As Myanmar looks to come to terms with the massive devastation and loss of life in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, standing out is India stepping in for help. India has sent in nearly 700 metric tonnes of aid material - food, blankets, medicines, and more, besides having set up field hospitals and stepping up for rescue work. This is one of several humanitarian initiatives that India has extended to several natural disaster-hit countries. The top story on Inside South Asia this week.

Myanmar Earthquake: India Leads ‘Operation Brahma’ In Quake-Hit Myanmar

World | Days after the probe was ordered on the collapse of a Chinese-built high-rise building in Bangkok, Beijing has censored references on China's internet to the skyscraper.

China censors search on Bangkok building collapse amid probe on Chinese company

Following the devastating earthquake last Friday, the official death toll in Myanmar has surged past 3,000, and over 4600 injured. Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time, but conditions on the ground are making their mission all the more difficult.

Myanmar earthquake: UN warns window to find Myanmar quake survivors closing

Following the devastating earthquake last Friday, the official death toll in Myanmar has surged past 2,800, with fears it could soon exceed 3,000.  Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time, but conditions on the ground are making their mission all the more difficult.

Myanmar earthquake: UN:  Little chance of finding anyone alive from the rubble

#Gravitas Following the devastating earthquake last Friday, the official death toll in Myanmar has surged past 2,700, with fears it could soon exceed 3,000.  Rescue teams are in a desperate race against time, but conditions on the ground are making their mission all the more difficult.

Myanmar quake kills thousands, villages erased

Thai authorities have launched an investigation into the aftermath of a recent earthquake, assessing damage and safety risks. Rescue teams are working to assist affected areas. Officials aim to determine the quake’s impact and necessary recovery measures.

Myanmar: junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims amid airstrikes

Myanmar Earthquake: Death toll passes 2,719 as desperate search for survivors continues

#GRAVITAS | Myanmar quake toll has crossed 2,000 mark. Hundreds are still missing and thousands have been injured. The deadly 7.7 magnitude quake which had an epicentre in Myanmar's Sagaing region also hit Thailand leaving at least 19 dead. Watch this video to find out more.

Myanmar earthquake: Myanmar declares a week of mourning after death toll increases

Hope is fading away for survivors as rescue workers race against time to save more lives in Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 jolted the two countries. The earthquake and its aftershocks have led to infrastructural damage and loss of human lives. More than 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, with the toll expected to rise. Watch this for more details!

Myanmar Quake Day 3: Hope to rescue survivors fades

Myanmar Earthquake: Foreign aid rushed to Myanmar as death toll rises

The death toll in Myanmar's devastating earthquake has crossed 2,000, making it the deadliest in over a century. Rescue teams are in a race against time, searching for survivors amid the rubble. A female survivor was miraculously pulled out nearly 60 hours after the disaster. The nation struggles to recover as relief efforts intensify.

Myanmar Earthquake: Over 2,056 dead as Myanmar struggles to recover from earthquake

Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,000 as rescue efforts continue

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Global aid races to help Myanmar & Thailand quake victims

Another earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hit Myanmar on Sunday, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude quake that sent tremors across Thailand. The disaster has left over 1,700 dead and more than 3,000 injured. Watch this for more details!

Myanmar Earthquake: Another quake struck Myanmar as emergency teams  continued rescue operations

Myanmar Earthquake: Another 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar; death toll climbs to 1700

Another earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hit Myanmar on Sunday, following the powerful 7.7 magnitude quake that sent tremors across Thailand. The disaster has left over 1,600 dead and more than 3,000 injured. Bridges have collapsed, buildings have crumbled, and power outages continue. Emergency teams, including USAID and WHO, are mobilizing relief efforts, while India has sent 15 tonnes of aid. Watch this for more details!

Myanmar earthquake: Another earthquake jolts Myanmar after two days

A mother in Bangkok gave birth in the middle of a powerful earthquake that shook the city, toppling buildings and triggering widespread panic. The newborn, nicknamed ‘Mink,’ arrived as tremors rattled Thailand’s capital. Meanwhile, India is sending 40 tons of humanitarian aid and a field hospital to assist relief efforts in Myanmar.

Baby born amid Bangkok earthquake as panic spreads across city

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