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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Thousands of people run from cracked buildings from Bangkok, while the death of the earthquake exceeds 1,700

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Thousands of people run from cracked buildings from Bangkok, while the death of the earthquake exceeds 1,700

Thailand and India respond to Myanmar call for helpPublished at 04:39 British summer time March 30

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Myanmar neighbors send assistance after the military regime has issued a rare reason for help

Both Thailand and India send emergency response teams to Myanmar to help help.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand said that a total of 49 Thai military personnel left on Sunday morning in Myanmar, on the way to key airports in the cities of Myanmar Mandalay, Naypyidaw and Yangon.

“Their mission is to coordinate the efforts of humanitarian assistance and disaster saving (HADR), including search and rescue and emergency aid operations,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, adding that subsequent operations will provide essential deliveries, including food, medicine and financial aid.

“This mission will be undertaken in parallel with our rescue effort in Thailand,” the ministry said.

A 118 members of the Indian army is also on the way to Mandalay from ARGRA and will help provide first aid and emergency medical services.

The unit will set up a medical treatment center with 60 beds to provide care to the wounded in the earthquake.

The military regime in Myanmar issued a rare reason for help, with Minung Hlaing declaring an emergency and issuing an “invitation open to any organization and nations willing to come to help people who need in our country.”

This is a notable move from a man who sought to cut Myanmar from the outside world since he took control of the country in a military coup four years ago.

“This is the first time this happened that the Government has asked for help,” Paul Roelofsen, country director for Myanmar, told BBC News.