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Bangkok Not Safe From Earthquakes, Experts Warn
Following a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake off the Philippines, a Thai structural engineering expert warns Bangkok is not safe from seismic impacts. Soft soil in the capital could amplify tremors, posing risks to tall buildings.
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