Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand

Myanmar's isolated military government has made a rare request for international help after an earthquake caused widespread destruction. The 7.7 magnitude quake - which the US Geological Survey says had an epicentre in central Myanmar - has been felt in neighbouring countries, including Thailand where an unfinished high-rise has collapsed. We hear from people affected and speak to our reporters covering the story.

We speak to OS presenter Mark Lowen who was deported this week from Turkey after being arrested in Istanbul. Mark had been in Turkey for several days to report on the ongoing anti-government protests.

Presenter: Joe Inwood.

(Photo: A person takes a photo of the damage at the site of a building that collapsed after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, which affected Bangkok as well with people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 28, 2025. Credit: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters)