Foreign ministry working to identify Bangkok hotel victims

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is joining hands with the Ministry of Public Security to verify the identities of the four Vietnamese citizens among the six found dead at a Bangkok hotel on late July 16, MoFA Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang told the press on July 17.

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin responds to reporters' queries about the incident. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin responds to reporters' queries about the incident. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is joining hands with the Ministry of Public Security to verify the identities of the four Vietnamese citizens among the six found dead at a Bangkok hotel on late July 16, MoFA Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang told the press on July 17.

Under MoFA leaders' direction, the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand is working closely with local authorities on the case, keep a close watch on and clarify the cause of the incident, while providing necessary information to serve investigation, she said.

Hang added the embassy is also coordinating with competent Vietnamese agencies to inform the bereaved families and take necessary citizen protection measures.

The official also extended condolences to the victims’ families and expressed the hope that they will soon overcome this loss./.

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