Death toll from March 28 earthquake in Myanmar climbs to 3,706
Human remains discovered at collapsed building's site in Bangkok, says Deputy Governor Kamolve
The death toll from Myanmar's devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake has risen to 3,706, with another 5,017 injured and 130 still missing as of Tuesday, Myanmar Now reported.
The powerful tremors from the March 28 earthquake were felt in neighboring countries, including Thailand, where the State Audit Office building collapsed in Bangkok.
According to the Bangkok Post, the death toll from the collapsed building increased to 44 on Tuesday as workers discovered more human remains at the site.
Bangkok Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej said human remains found at the site were sent to forensic police for identification, which confirmed the death toll.
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, 50 people remain missing at the site.
Thai authorities have requested the Myanmar embassy to collect DNA samples from people living near the Myanmar-Thailand border to help identify more victims.
Officials from various government agencies are investigating the cause of the building collapse, reviewing the contractors' backgrounds, and evaluating the quality of the construction materials used.
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