Three people dead in Bangkok earthquake.

There are two locations where buildings have collapsed, Phumtham Wechayachai said.

Tens of people are missing after a building under construction in Chatwak, Bangkok, collapsed today afternoon, writes CNN, broadcast Periscope.

Rescue teams are also searching for missing persons in a three-story building in Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian.

Police dogs are set to help in the search operations, along with the drones, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechachachai said.

He said that the top priority was the rescue of as many survivors as possible and that extreme care was being taken with rescue efforts.

If any signs of life are discovered, reacters will mark the area”, he said, adding that heavy equipment will be used only when it is a clear place that there is a survivor. /Periscope/