Prime Minister offers initial aid to the Turkish government

The Prime Minister expressed his deepest condolences on the devastating earthquake. ready to provide initial assistance to the Turkish government Through the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Thailand

09 February 2023 – at the purple room, Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense On behalf of the Royal Thai Government, the first humanitarian assistance was provided to the Government of the Republic of Turkey through HE Mrs. Serap Ersoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Thailand.

The Prime Minister spoke on behalf of the Thai government and people. Deepest condolences for the devastating earthquake in Kahramanmaras province. (Kahramanmaraş), Republic of Turkia (Turkey) (about 580 kilometers from Ankara) and surrounding areas On the morning of February 6, 2023, he asked for initial aid in the amount of 5 million baht to the Turkish government. and the Thai government will send an emergency rescue team from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and other help As needed, with the hope that the government and the people of Turkey will be able to get through this difficult time as soon as possible. by the Prime Minister said If Turkey needs assistance, please coordinate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ambassador Thank you for the generosity of the Thai government. and Thai people on this occasion by seeing the kindness and assistance of all sectors, including the government, the people and the private sector who have sent encouragement And showed a lot of help through the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Thailand. This event is considered a very serious event. one of the heaviest help Thailand is one of Turkey’s true friends. It is believed that Turkey will be able to get through this difficult event. Ready to thank again for the help and encouragement of Thailand this time.

The Prime Minister acknowledged on February 8 that a Thai woman had died from this earthquake. with great regret and ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara has urgently coordinated with the Turkish authorities to take further relevant actions. In this regard, the Turkish government is asked to help take care of Thai nationals, some of whom are living in temporary shelters provided by the Turkish authorities. More Thais injured And there are still 30 Thai people living in Turkey, some of whom live in temporary shelters provided by the Turkish authorities, including tonight (Feb 9, 2023) a rescue/rescue team of 42 will travel to Turkey. with rescue supplies disaster relief and medical supplies

In addition, in the event that Thai people need urgent assistance The Embassy’s emergency number +90 533 641 5698 can be contacted 24 hours a day and on the Facebook page of the Embassy in Ankara as well. Relatives of Thai people who may have been affected by this event. can contact the Department of Consular Affairs (Division for the Protection and Benefits of Thai Overseas Persons), Chaengwattana Road or at the Call Center 02 572 8442 24 hours a day.

embassy Requesting cooperation for Thai people who are temporarily traveling or residing in Turkey to register as a database for coordinating emergency assistance. You can register via this link.

Please follow the news from the embassy’s website. ministry of foreign affairs or reliable Turkish local media closely if there are further developments the embassy Will continue to publicize as soon as possible