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Wed, 02/23/2011 - 09:11
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Thailand conveys condolences to quake-ripped New Zealand
BANGKOK, Feb 23 (TNA) - Thailand has its conveyed condolences to New Zealand, which was hit by a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Christchurch, its 2nd biggest city on Wednesday, killing at least 75 people and injuring scores of others, with heavy damage reported. Police say 300 people are missing.
In an official statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Thirakul Niyom, conveyed their sincerest condolences to their New Zealand counterparts, for the loss and damage caused by the destructive quake, the strongest in Christchurch's history and 2nd in 6 months.
The Thai government will also reportedly send 75,000-US dollars in financial support, or some 2.3 million baht, to the New Zealand government in the wake of the quake, and is coordinating with New Zealand's authorities, to dispatch additional assistance needed.
Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Thani Thongphakdi confirmed all Thais in Christchurch are safe, although the closure of Christchurch Airport had left four Thais stranded. The Thai Embassy to New Zealand was assisting them.
According to the spokesman, there are some 8,000 Thais living or studying in New Zealand, about 2,000 of them in Christchurch. The Thai Embassy has set up ad-hoc centres at Thai temples in Christchurch, to provide needed assistance. (TNA)
In an official statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya and Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Thirakul Niyom, conveyed their sincerest condolences to their New Zealand counterparts, for the loss and damage caused by the destructive quake, the strongest in Christchurch's history and 2nd in 6 months.
The Thai government will also reportedly send 75,000-US dollars in financial support, or some 2.3 million baht, to the New Zealand government in the wake of the quake, and is coordinating with New Zealand's authorities, to dispatch additional assistance needed.
Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Thani Thongphakdi confirmed all Thais in Christchurch are safe, although the closure of Christchurch Airport had left four Thais stranded. The Thai Embassy to New Zealand was assisting them.
According to the spokesman, there are some 8,000 Thais living or studying in New Zealand, about 2,000 of them in Christchurch. The Thai Embassy has set up ad-hoc centres at Thai temples in Christchurch, to provide needed assistance. (TNA)
