Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand supports families of victims in Bangkok hotel case with funeral procedures

Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng. VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand is in constant contact with Thai authorities to support families of individuals killed at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok through the funeral procedures when permitted, said spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng on Thursday.

At the ministry’s regular press briefing, she said upon receiving information about the incident, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính sent a telegram directing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to coordinate closely with Thailand in their investigations.

Following the Prime Minister’s direction, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided relevant information to the Ministry of Public Security to carry out professional measures, she said.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok has been closely coordinating with Thai authorities on updates and at the same time requested the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and police keep them informed of any new developments and create favourable conditions for citizen protection work, she said.

“We once again send our deep condolences to the victims and hope the victims’ families can overcome this painful period,” she said.

She also responded to the Submission of Việt Nam’s extended continental shelf in respect of the Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf.

Việt Nam’s viewpoint has been clearly stated in the Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam on Việt Nam’s submission, she said.

To show Việt Nam’s goodwill and sense of responsibility, Việt Nam has notified relevant countries about this topic through diplomatic channels. The discussions took place in an atmosphere of sincerity, friendship and frankness, she noted.

“All countries recognise and respect Việt Nam’s right to send a submission on the boundary of the continental shelf extending beyond 200 nautical miles, in accordance with the provisions of Article 46 of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,” she said. — VNS