Apple Donating to Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake Relief Efforts

Apple CEO Tim Cook today said Apple will be donating an undisclosed amount towards earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar and Thailand.

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"Our hearts go out to all those in Myanmar and Thailand affected by the devastating earthquake," said Cook, in a social media post.

Apple typically donates to the Red Cross following major natural disasters around the world.

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Top Rated Comments

jole Avatar
8 months ago
Company donations are hard to communicate:

* Whatever the sum, people will say that it is too much (big company boasting) or too little (just a too tiny fraction of huge resources)
* Whatever the cause, people will question “why not to support cause x instead”
* If no announcement, you’ll leave others to invent the narrative
* If announced, people conclude you are just exploiting tragedy for publicity


All that considered, Apple does this relatively well.
Score: 26 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Naraxus Avatar
8 months ago
I can't wait to see all the negative comments that typically accompany these donations by Apple. Rather sad really...
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
citysnaps Avatar
8 months ago

Company donations are hard to communicate:

* Whatever the sum, people will say that it is too much (big company boasting) or too little (just a too tiny fraction of huge resources)
* Whatever the cause, people will question “why not to support cause x instead”
* If no announcement, you’ll leave others to invent the narrative
* If announced, people conclude you are just exploiting tragedy for publicity


All that considered, Apple does this relatively well.
Spot-on assessment. Whatever Apple does, it will never be good enough for those who are predisposed to not liking Apple or Cook.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SteveJUAE Avatar
8 months ago
Whilst tragic for the families impacted by the one building that collapsed in Bangkok that was under construction. No other buildings in the capital were impacted.

It seems a bit over reported for Thailand and it's Myanmar that needs all the help it can get being one of Asia’s poorest nations.

We certainly felt no shocks a few 100km to the south of Bangkok, fortunately.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TgeekB Avatar
8 months ago

Whilst tragic for the families impacted by the one building that collapsed in Bangkok that was under construction. No other buildings in the capital were impacted.

It seems a bit over reported for Thailand and it's Myanmar that needs all the help it can get being one of Asia’s poorest nations.

We certainly felt no shocks a few 100km to the south of Bangkok, fortunately.
It’s sad to criticize any donations to anyone. Very sad.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
SteveJUAE Avatar
8 months ago

It’s sad to criticize any donations to anyone. Very sad.
I am not commenting on the donations just the media reporting, probably as news teams have easy access to Bangkok
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)