Thailand MP To NDTV On Bangkok Quake: "70-80 People Feared Trapped Under These Ruins"

Thailand MP Supanut Minchaiyanan told NDTV the earthquake that hit Bangkok has claimed 15 lives. "There could be up to 80 people trapped under debris," Mr Minchaiyanan said. An emergency zone was declared in Bangkok, where some metro and light rail services were suspended. The streets of Thailand's capital were full of commuters attempting to walk home, or simply taking refuge in the entrances of malls and office buildings. City authorities said parks would stay open overnight for those unable to sleep at home. Strong quakes are extremely rare in Thailand, and across Bangkok and the northern tourist destination of Chiang Mai, stunned residents hurried outside, unsure of how to respond.