Even as Thailand reels from an earthquake that killed at least 17 people and damaged buildings in Bangkok, officials have been quick to reassure tourists that it is safe to travel to the country’s many tourist destinations.
Government officials said that no tourists have been injured and no tourist sights have been affected.
The Thai government declared a state of emergency in the capital to coordinate disaster response efforts after Friday’s massive earthquake with an epicentre in Myanmar resulted in 17 deaths in Bangkok.
At least 83 people remain missing, authorities say, adding that 32 others have been reported injured. Meanwhile in neighbouring Myanmar, some 1,700 people have died, with thousands more casualties feared.
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