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Quake has no effects on Thai dams

The powerful earthquake which struck central Myanmar on Sunday morning had no adverse impacts on two major dams in Kanchanburi province, the directors of the two dams said.

Boon-in Chuenchavalit and Vanich Saengsuwan, directors of Srinakarin and Vajiralongkorn dams run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, said the two dams are strong and can withstand a strong quake.

The two dams have been very well maintained and regularly checked to ensure their strength with internationally-recognised measures.

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