Following the earthquakes which struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand sent a message of condolences to H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, as follows:

“Excellency,

               The news of the devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture has saddened the people of Thailand and myself. On behalf of the people and the Government of Thailand, I am conveying our deepest sympathies to your Government and the people of Japan for the sudden losses caused by such frightening disaster.

             Our prayers go to the people of Kumamoto and the affected areas with a profound hope that they all could wholly recover and resume shortly their normal lives. My Government stands fully ready to be of assistance should Japan require any from us at this difficult time.

            Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.                                               

                                                                                General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)

                                                                         Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand”