Following the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand last Mar. 28, 2025, homestay rental service Airbnb announced on Mar. 29, 2025, that they will be providing free, temporary housing for evacuees in Bangkok and all over Thailand.
This will be done in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and local nonprofit NGO Zendai Foundation. This service is specifically focused on people whose homes have been severely damaged, those who have been forced to evacuate, first responders, and technical volunteers who are helping with inspections after the quake.
Those who were impacted by the earthquake can request assistance and temporary housing support from Airbnb by contacting the Zendai Foundation at +66 020965000. Airbnb will be waiving all fees for stays for up to 14 days.
Airbnb will be regularly updating their website for more information.
2025 Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake
A 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with its epicenter close to Mandalay. It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar since 1912, and the second deadliest in Myanmar’s modern history.
The earthquake caused significant damage in Myanmar and Thailand, causing more than 2,900 deaths in Myanmar and 18 in Thailand. A skyscraper intended for the State Audit Office in Bangkok, Thailand, collapsed during the earthquake, resulting in 13 confirmed worker deaths, 33 injuries, and 78 still missing.
Both countries have declared a state of emergency as of Mar. 31, 2025.
