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Upon the request of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Government of Japan has decided to dispatch a team of experts in the fields of construction, roads and bridges to Thailand in response to the damage to infrastructure in Thailand caused by the recent earthquake in central Myanmar.
The team of experts will utilize Japan's experience and strengths in overcoming numerous earthquake disasters to cooperate with the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand in improving the earthquake resistance and safety of construction, roads, and bridges in Thailand. As a first step, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan and the Metropolitan Expressway Company will dispatch experts in the field of roads.
We will spare no effort to provide Thailand with necessary support and cooperation so that the people of Thailand, our long-time friends, can regain a safe and secure life as soon as possible.
(Reference) Earthquake Damage in Thailand (as of April 2)
The earthquake that struck central Myanmar at around 3:20pm on March 28 (12:50 pm local time) damaged numerous buildings and roads, mainly in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. According to the Thai government, 22 people were killed and 35 injured in the metropolitan area. Many high-rise buildings in Bangkok and other areas were partially damaged or cracked. Airport and transportation services were temporarily suspended but resumed the next morning.