Story: :: Thailand PM Shinavara visits a small construction building that collapsed during the Myanmar earthquake
:: Bangkok, Thailand
:: 31 March
:: Shortly after visiting Shinawater, a sign of life has been found under the rubble
:: Tavida Kamolvic, Deputy Governor of Bangkok
“The second time ago, we actually discovered one of the Vital signals, and this is a reason to try to help together to focus on tactical teams on how to enter the signal we have actually.
“With medical standards, which 72-hour-hour is a lot of chances to stay. After that, we must be faster. We will not stop even after 72 hours.
Peitographers were at the site to get an update about the situation and promise support, government officials say they are ready to provide more equipment or assistance in the necessary areas. Shortly after the prime minister’s visit, a sign of life was identified—which led to more intensive efforts to rescue. According to officials, he left the scene to prevent the operation.
Although more than 72 hours have passed since the collapse of the building, the rescue efforts continue in the hope that survivors still believe they were alive.
The quake killed nearly 2,000 people in Myanmar on Friday, while at least 18 people were confirmed in Thailand and 76 others were missing.