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[h=1]Bangkok blast: Singaporean woman among those killed, MFA confirms[/h][h=2]The woman, who was unidentified, was among at least 22 killed in the unprecedented attack on the city.[/h]
Bodies of victims are covered with white sheets as security forces and emergency workers gather at the scene of the blast in central Bangkok. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
BANGKOK: A Singaporean woman was among those killed in the bomb blast that ripped through a busy intersection in central Bangkok on Monday evening (Aug 17), Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Tuesday.
“We regret to confirm that a Singaporean woman was among those killed by yesterday’s deadly bomb blast in Bangkok. Our embassy in Bangkok is currently providing consular assistance to the family of the deceased," the ministry said in a statement.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family for their loss. We are deeply saddened by this development, and reiterate our strong condemnation of this indiscriminate act of violence."
At least 22 people were killed and scores wounded in the unprecedented attack on the city. Besides the Singaporean woman – who was unidentified – two Chinese nationals, two Hong Kongers, two Malaysians and five Thais were killed in the blast, according to Bangkok police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri. The rest have yet to be identified.
Several Singaporeans were wounded in the attack. On Tuesday morning, Singapore's ambassador to Thailand Chua Siew San visited the injured Singaporeans who are receiving medical attention at various local hospitals. Those with light injuries have been discharged, MFA said.
The embassy will continue to provide consular support for the injured Singaporeans and their next-of-kin, the ministry said, adding that it has contacted the majority of the registered Singaporeans in Bangkok.
MFA has issued a travel notice urging Singaporeans in Bangkok to avoid the vicinity of the explosion, and to monitor local news and heed the instructions of the Thai authorities. It urged Singaporeans in Bangkok to register with the ministry at http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg.
Singaporeans in need of urgent consular assistance may contact the Singapore embassy in Bangkok at +66 (2) 286 2111 or +66 (81) 844 3580, or [email protected], or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at +65 6379 8800 / 8855 or [email protected].
- CNA/cy
Singapore
[h=1]Bangkok blast: Singaporean woman among those killed, MFA confirms[/h][h=2]The woman, who was unidentified, was among at least 22 killed in the unprecedented attack on the city.[/h]
- POSTED: 18 Aug 2015 13:58
- UPDATED: 18 Aug 2015 13:59
Bodies of victims are covered with white sheets as security forces and emergency workers gather at the scene of the blast in central Bangkok. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
BANGKOK: A Singaporean woman was among those killed in the bomb blast that ripped through a busy intersection in central Bangkok on Monday evening (Aug 17), Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Tuesday.
“We regret to confirm that a Singaporean woman was among those killed by yesterday’s deadly bomb blast in Bangkok. Our embassy in Bangkok is currently providing consular assistance to the family of the deceased," the ministry said in a statement.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family for their loss. We are deeply saddened by this development, and reiterate our strong condemnation of this indiscriminate act of violence."
At least 22 people were killed and scores wounded in the unprecedented attack on the city. Besides the Singaporean woman – who was unidentified – two Chinese nationals, two Hong Kongers, two Malaysians and five Thais were killed in the blast, according to Bangkok police spokesman Prawut Thavornsiri. The rest have yet to be identified.
Several Singaporeans were wounded in the attack. On Tuesday morning, Singapore's ambassador to Thailand Chua Siew San visited the injured Singaporeans who are receiving medical attention at various local hospitals. Those with light injuries have been discharged, MFA said.
The embassy will continue to provide consular support for the injured Singaporeans and their next-of-kin, the ministry said, adding that it has contacted the majority of the registered Singaporeans in Bangkok.
MFA has issued a travel notice urging Singaporeans in Bangkok to avoid the vicinity of the explosion, and to monitor local news and heed the instructions of the Thai authorities. It urged Singaporeans in Bangkok to register with the ministry at http://eregister.mfa.gov.sg.
Singaporeans in need of urgent consular assistance may contact the Singapore embassy in Bangkok at +66 (2) 286 2111 or +66 (81) 844 3580, or [email protected], or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at +65 6379 8800 / 8855 or [email protected].
- CNA/cy
