Singapore saddened by loss of innocent lives in Bangkok shooting: MFA
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Thai police officers conducting security patrols a day after a shooting inside the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, on Oct 4.
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SINGAPORE – Singapore on Wednesday expressed its deepest condolences to the families of those who were killed and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in a shooting
“Singapore is saddened by the shooting incident at Siam Paragon mall… which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives and multiple injuries,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement.
A 14-year-old with a gun opened fire at Siam Paragon mall in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring five.
National Police chief Torsak Sukvimol said the two who died were a Chinese tourist
“We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the MFA said.
The ministry said it has been in touch with the authorities in Thailand to ascertain whether any Singaporeans travelling to Thailand were “injured or directly affected by the shooting incident”.
The Singapore Embassy in Bangkok, meanwhile, has reached out to Singaporeans in Thailand who are e-registered with the MFA to give them updates.
The MFA strongly urged Singaporeans travelling to Thailand to e-register with it
The ministry said Singaporeans in Bangkok who require consular assistance are advised to contact the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok, or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Bangkok 129 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Duty phone: +66-81-844-3580 singemb_bkk@mfa.sg
E-mail:
MFA Duty Office mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
Tel: +65 6379-8800 / 8855 (24-hour hotline)
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