The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended trading across all exchanges on Friday while Honda and Nissan temporarily halted plant operations.
Bangkok’s governor declared the Thai capital a « disaster area » on Friday, after a powerful earthquake in Myanmar created tremors which caused buildings to sway dramatically and one skyscraper under construction to collapse.
At least three people were reported dead by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, according to Reuters. In Myanmar — which has declared a state of emergency — several people were said to have died in early reports from local media. One rescue worker told the BBC in Myanmar that they believed hundreds may be dead.
« At present, the earthquake may still result in aftershocks, prompting Bangkok authorities to urgently assess damaged areas, monitor at-risk zones, and provide assistance to affected residents, as well as address any ongoing dangers that may pose risks to public safety », Bangkok City Hall said in a Google-translated statement.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended trading across all exchanges from Friday afternoon from 2:07 p.
