Bangkok declared a disaster area and Myanmar’s ruling junta makes rare call for aid after 7.7-magnitude quake. Plus, 200 anti-Musk protests to take place globally on SaturdayDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Thailand’s capital has been declared a disaster ar ea after a massive earthquake hit neighboring Myanmar, Bangkok city hall has said. Bangkok’s governor confirmed that three people had been found dead while dozens were reported missing after a skyscraper under construction collapsedWhat is the scale of the destruction? Myanmar’s junta, which seized power in 2021, has cracked down on journalists, making it difficult to verify accounts or immediately gauge the extent of the damage. Follow on our live blog for further coverage from both countries.Did Trump sign any other significant orders? Yes – on Thursday the president also moved to prevent many federal workers from unionizing. Continue reading... ...read more read less