Regarding the recent tragic incident of multiple train collision in Balsore Dirstrict, Odisha, on 2 June 2023 which claimed 230 lives and left hundreds injured, the Royal Thai Government has sent messages of condolences as follows:

1. Message of condolences from H.E. Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand to H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

Excellency,

I have learned with deep sorrow of the deaths and injuries caused by the tragic multiple train collision in Balasore District, Odisha, on 2 June 2023.

On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency and the bereaved families of this devastating incident. We solemnly grieve with the people of the Republic of India and send our best wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

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

General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand

2. Message of condolences from H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand to H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India

Excellency,

It is with profound sadness to learn of the tragic multiple train collision in Balasore District, Odisha, on 2 June 2023, with numerous loss of lives and injuries. In this time of grief, I would like to express my sincerest sympathies to Your Excellency and to the bereaved families, as well as the people of India, for this tragedy.

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

Don Pramudwinai
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand

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