People seek shelter in Bangkok’s Benjasiri Park after an earthquake shook nearby high-rises on Friday, March 28, 2025. Photo by AP
Several countries have issued travel warnings after a deadly earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, with Hong Kong canceling tours to Thailand amid rising safety concerns.
Some travel agencies in Hong Kong have considered canceling upcoming tours in April to Thailand after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with tremors strongly felt in the capital of Bangkok, the South China Morning Post reported.
The quake also disrupted air travel. At least six flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok were delayed on Friday, Dimsum Daily reported.
Filipino authorities have advised their citizens in Thailand and Myanmar to “remain calm and vigilant” and to monitor credible and verifiable sources for updates, Inquirer reported.
The U.K. Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Thailand, stating: “There has been a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, with strong tremors reported across Thailand and some damage reported to buildings in Bangkok. There may be aftershocks. If you’re in the area or planning to travel there, follow the advice of local authorities or your tour operator and monitor local media.”
Canada also updated its travel advisory, urging citizens in affected areas to stay informed through local media and to follow instructions from local authorities, including potential evacuation orders.
Many foreign tourists in Bangkok were left shaken as tremors rattled the city, swaying high-rise buildings, cracking walls, and causing water to spill from rooftop swimming pools.
Myanmar authorities have confirmed at least 144 deaths and more than 700 injuries. In Thailand, nine fatalities have been reported, including eight people who died in a Bangkok building collapse.
