Leaders extend condolences to Thailand, Myanmar over earthquake
VGP - Vietnamese leaders sent their condolences to Thai counterparts over the earthquake that struck the country on March 28.
Rescue forces at a collapsed building in Bangkok, Thailand, due to the impact of the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025 - Photo: People.com
President Luong Cuong cabled a message of sympathy to Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a message of condolences to his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man telegraphed a message of sympathy to Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
The same day, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son extended his condolences to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa and Myanmar's Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister U Than Swe.
To date, there have been no Vietnamese nationals reported to be affected by the earthquake originating in Myanmar, according to preliminary reports from Viet Nam's representative bodies in Myanmar and Thailand.
On March 28 afternoon, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar, injuring multiple people and damaging infrastructure in both Myanmar and neighboring Thailand.
Upon learning the incident, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately directed Viet Nam's representative agencies in the two countries to quickly gather information regarding the situation of Vietnamese citizens in the affected areas.
Following the ministry's instruction, the agencies have continued to maintain close contact with local authorities and Vietnamese communities in the affected regions to monitor the situation closely. They stand ready to implement necessary measures for citizen protection if needed.
Vietnamese citizens are advised to stay updated with official announcements and follow local authorities' instructions to avoid risks from potential aftershocks in the next 24 hours.
Citizens seeking support can contact the citizen protection hotlines of the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar at +95 966088 8998 or email: vnembmyr2012@gmail.com; or those of the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand at +66 898966653, email: vnemb.th@mofa.gov.vn. They can also contact the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affair's citizen protection hotline at +84 981 84 84 84./.
