In the heart of Thailand, excitement turned into worry when a series of mysterious offshore earthquakes rattled nerves and sent the nation into a flurry of anxious whispers. It was a classic case of social media frenzy meeting geological reality, as a multitude of online posts discussed potential disasters with fervent imagination. However, amidst the waves of digital panic, the Thai authorities played the part of the reassuring shepherd, urging, “Stay aware, not scared,” as they called for calm after the seismic jitterbug threatened to spiral into mass hysteria. As of July 7th, a high-level emergency meeting helmed by Deputy Interior Minister Thirat Rattanawanich brought together the bright minds of Thailand to tackle the growing unease among its citizens. The virtual parley, orchestrated by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), addressed the ripple effects of two underwater earthquakes near northern Sumatra. These had measured up to a respectable…
