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Thai Expert Warns Bangkok of Earthquake Risk Following Philippines Quake
Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines, a prominent Thai academic has warned that Bangkok's soft soil increases the risk of tall buildings collapsing from distant seismic waves. The expert urges the establishment of a risk database, strengthening building structures, and installing an early warning system.
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