PUBLISHED: 2 Apr 2025 at 03: 00
Scientists have warned that Thailand may experience more earthquakes without repetitive schedule and locations.
Monday, at the 32nd” Chula the Effect” conference at Chulalongkorn University’s Ruan Chula Narumit, way of dealing with and recovering from disasters were discussed.
Santi Pailoplee, a geologists professor at the university’s Faculty of Science, said that while researchers can determine areas at risk of disasters, it remains impossible to predict the identical times and locations, adding that any statements of instructions are considered fake news.
He said waves generally lower in scale compared to major shocks. However, their speed depends on the power of the major surprise.
For example, Indonesia’s most devastating disaster was followed by around 500 waves.
The doctor said tremors from last Friday’s quake no longer present concerns for Thailand.
Panya Jarusiri, a Chulalongkorn University geography teacher, emphasised that tremors will continue to happen, with the Sagaing Fault, the largest in Southeast Asia, being a problem for Thailand.
According to him, Thailand has 16 active fault ranges, with some deaf shortcomings, like those in Phitsanulok and Kanchanaburi, posing unforeseen challenges.
Chatpan Chintanapakdee, a Chulalongkorn University civil engineering professor, noted that houses constructed after 2007 generally adhere to earthquake-resistant criteria, while stressing the need for steps to check the construction of new buildings for increased protection.
Regarding compensation for the collapse of the new State Audit Office ( SAO ) building, Angkanawadee Pinkaeo, an academic from the university’s Faculty of Law, emphasised the importance of reviewing insurance policies for coverage and determining liability.