Two Bangkok Buildings Declared Unsafe After Earthquake Inspection, Occupants Evacuated
BANGKOK, April 6, 2025 — Following inspections by structural engineers commissioned by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), two buildings in Bangkok have been declared unsafe and their occupants evacuated. The inspections, part of a wider effort to assess structural damage after last Friday’s earthquake, covered 155 buildings, including high-rises across the city.
Building Status Classification
- Two buildings were found to be unsafe and have been immediately vacated for safety reasons.
- Thirty-three buildings have been classified as “Yellow level”, indicating potential concerns but not immediate danger.
- One hundred and two buildings were assessed as “Green level”, meaning they are in a normal condition and unaffected by the tremors.
The Yellow and Green levels were not specifically explained in terms of exact structural concerns, and the names of the unsafe buildings were not disclosed.
Inspections Extend to Government Buildings
In addition to private properties, engineers from the departments of public works and town and country planning inspected 89 government buildings across 28 agencies. Of these, 73 buildings were found to be in normal condition, while 13 sustained minor damage, and 3 require additional inspection to determine their safety.
Emergency Funding and National Response
In response to the earthquake’s impact, the Comptroller General’s Department has allocated 200 million baht in emergency funding to aid those affected by the tremors. This includes assistance for individuals in Bangkok and other provinces that were impacted by the quake.
The earthquake, originating in Myanmar, affected several Thai provinces, including:
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
- Phayao
- Lampang
- Mae Hong Son
- Phrae
- Nan
- Phetchabun
- Phitsanuloke
- Sukhothai
- Ayutthaya
- Pathum Thani
- Nonthaburi
- Samut Prakan
- Samut Sakhon
- Chainat
The tremors were classified as Level 3 public disaster, which triggers a national response. A National Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command has been set up under the leadership of Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to coordinate ongoing recovery efforts and assist affected communities.
Authorities are continuing to assess the damage and will provide additional support to those impacted by the earthquake.
