H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, sent a message of condolence to H.E. Ms. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, sent a message of condolence to H.E. Mr. Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, on the shooting incident in Christchurch on 15 March 2019:

1. Message of condolence from H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, to H.E. Ms. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand:

Right Honourable Prime Minister,

It is with shock and sorrow that I have learnt of the terrible attacks on the Mosques in Christchurch on 15 March 2019. On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I wish to express our deepest condolences for this dreadful event.

Our deepest sympathies go to the families of those innocent people who lost their lives as well as those who were injured.

In this moment of bereavement, the Royal Thai Government joins the international community in condemning this hideous crime. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of New Zealand during this very difficult period.

Accept, Right Honourable Prime Minister, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

                                                                                                       General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand

2. Message of condolence from H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, to H.E. Mr. Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand:

Right Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,

I was shocked and sadden to learn of the terrorist attacks at the two mosques in Christchurch of New Zealand on 15 March 2019.

The Royal Thai Government strongly condemns these terrorist acts and remains firmly committed to cooperating closely with New Zealand and the international community in the concerted effort to fight against the scourge of terrorism.

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of those who were affected by these horrendous attacks. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of New Zealand in this bereaved moment.

Accept, Right Honourable, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

                                                                                                     Don Pramudwinai

                                                                                                Minister of Foreign Affairs

                                                                                              of the Kingdom of Thailand