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The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul has pledged full support to the families of two Thai nationals who tragically lost their lives in the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning. The devastating incident claimed the lives of 179 passengers.
Thai Ambassador to South Korea, Tanee Sangrat, expressed his deepest condolences to the victims’ families and assured them of ongoing assistance.”The Embassy has reported the tragedy to the Foreign Minister and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Thailand and is coordinating closely with Korean authorities. Our Consular Department has already informed the families of the two Thai victims,” Ambassador Sangrat stated.
He added, “We are also working with Jeju Air officials, who have confirmed their commitment to covering the costs related to damages and compensation for the victims. In mourning, the Royal Thai Embassy and Team Thailand offices in Seoul have lowered the national flag for seven days. We remain dedicated to supporting the victims’ families and cooperating with all relevant authorities.”
The two Thai victims were identified as a 45-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman and we reported more on them here. The crash occurred at approximately 9:03 a.m. when the Boeing 737-800 was forced into an emergency belly landing due to a critical landing gear failure. The plane collided with a wall at the edge of the runway, causing the fuselage to rupture and ignite.
The father of the 45-year-old victim, speaking from Thailand, expressed his devastation upon learning of his daughter’s passing. “I hope to see my daughter’s face one last time when her body returns home,” he said tearfully.
The 22-year-old victim, a university student from Bangkok, had been traveling to South Korea to reunite with her mother, who lives there after marrying a Korean national. Her mother was informed of the tragedy shortly after the crash.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extended heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide immediate support.
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul of South Korea also expressed his sorrow via social media, saying, “The tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport has left us in profound sadness. Our deepest condolences go to the families of the two Thai nationals and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.”
The Royal Thai Embassy says it continues to coordinate efforts with South Korean authorities to ensure that the victims’ families receive necessary assistance during this difficult time.
This article originally appeared on our sister website The Pattaya News.
