Rescue teams in Bangkok have reported detecting possible signs of life beneath the rubble of the collapsed State Audit Office building, 14 days after a powerful earthquake struck the Thai capital on March 28.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. local time, a faint light — believed to be emitted from a mobile phone — was observed about three meters below the surface in a section identified as Zone B. Search crews also reported hearing a sound similar to a Samsung mobile device powering on and off, prompting the deployment of specialized borescope cameras to further investigate the source.
Although no verbal response has been recorded, officials say the light appeared to react to external stimuli, suggesting the potential presence of a survivor. The discovery has injected cautious optimism into ongoing search operations.
In addition to the light signal, ground-penetrating radar has located two unidentified bodies in the vicinity — one buried roughly one meter deep, the other at a depth of three meters. The conditions of these individuals have not yet been determined.
To sustain any potential survivor, emergency personnel have begun pumping oxygen into the cavity where the signal was detected. Authorities involved in the operation have estimated a 90 percent likelihood that someone may still be alive beneath the debris.
The site, which suffered major structural failure during the March 28 earthquake, has been the focus of intensive search and rescue efforts. Numerous government officials and response coordinators remain at the scene, but specific names have not been disclosed at this time.
This is a developing situation. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
