Following the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on Thursday 28 March 2025, the Danish, Finnish, and Swedish embassies in Bangkok have issued advisories urging their citizens in Thailand to remain cautious and follow local guidance.
Although the epicenter was near Mandalay, the tremors were felt strongly across Thailand, including in Bangkok. Local infrastructure and internet connectivity may be affected, and aftershocks remain a possibility. One tall public building under construction collapsed, leaving upwards of 70 workers trapped in the debris.
Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain and the MRT subway stopped operating while checking for damages. and all air traffic to and from Bangkok and domestic airports was suspended, causing chaos in the airport where people were waiting to board planes. All schools were ordered closed as well. The government declared Bangkok a disaster area and mobilized the armed forces.
The embassies are encouraging all Nordic travelers and residents in Thailand to:
- Stay updated through local media and authorities.
- Follow all safety instructions from Thai authorities.
- Inform their families and loved ones about their wellbeing.
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Register their presence through official platforms:
In case of emergencies, consular services are available 24/7:
- Denmark: +45 3392 1112 / [email protected]
- Finland: +358 9 160 55555 / [email protected]
- Sweden: +46 (0)8 405 50 05
The Finnish Embassy noted that its opening hours are temporarily affected due to the earthquake, and updates on resumption of normal services will follow.
There has been no public statement yet from the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok at the time of writing.
The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not aware of any Danes having been seriously injured.
