Earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand kills 150+

• A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing extensive damage.
• At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, with photos and video showing extensive damage.
• In Thailand, at least eight died in the capital, Bangkok, due to a high-rise under construction collapse.
• The extent of death, injury, and destruction is unclear, especially in Myanmar, a poor country embroiled in a civil war.
• The head of Myanmar’s military government stated that the death toll and injuries are expected to rise.
• Images of damaged roads and highways in Myanmar raised concerns about how rescuers would reach some areas.
• In Bangkok, at least three people were killed in the building collapse, and 90 were missing.
• Construction workers were killed by falling rubble or debris.