Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Thai Meteorological Department confirmed that an 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon, approximately 392 kilometers from Pang Ma Pha in Mae Hong Son province, The Thailand Nation reported.

At a press conference, an expert from the department warned that aftershocks could impact high-rise buildings in Bangkok, where soft soil may increase structural risks. While aftershocks remain difficult to predict, authorities can issue timely warnings, and seismic activity is expected to weaken over time.

The quake disrupted transportation in Bangkok. The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) suspended operations on the Sukhumvit Line, and Air Traffic Control issued a nationwide no-fly order for all airp...