On 22 May 2023, H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, delivered humanitarian relief assistance to the people of Myanmar through H.E. U Chit Swe, Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to Thailand, at the Government House.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Thailand, Prime Minister Prayut took this opportunity to convey to the Ambassador of Myanmar his deepest condolences for the widespread impacts on the lives and properties of the Myanmar people affected by this Cyclone, and expressed his sincere hope that Myanmar would be able to overcome this difficult period soon. Thailand stands ready to provide full support in all areas as needed by Myanmar.

This batch of assistance from Thailand consists of foods and relief items donated by public and private sectors of Thailand, namely, Thai Red Cross Society, Thai-Myanmar Association for Friendship, Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) and Siam Cement Group (SCG), to support Myanmar’s ongoing humanitarian relief efforts for those affected by the devastating Cyclone Mocha in the western part of Myanmar. Thai Red Cross Society and Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand have also opened bank accounts for donation to help those affected in Myanmar. The assistance reflects Thailand’s solidarity with Myanmar as close neighbours.

This assistance is part of a broader humanitarian relief efforts from Thailand to Myanmar through various channels, which are bilateral level with strong collaboration between public and private sectors, and through ASEAN. Thailand is following the situation closely and ready to provide further assistance as needed by Myanmar.