The Saudi leadership offers condolences to the King of Thailand for the victims of the tragic train accident
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, King of the Kingdom of Thailand, following the tragic accident in which a crane fell on a train in the northeast of the country, resulting in deaths and injuries.
The text of the King’s telegram reads: “We have learned of the news of the crane accident on a train in the northeast of the Kingdom of Thailand, and the resulting deaths and injuries. As we share Your Majesty’s pain over this tragedy, we send to you, the families of the deceased, and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and that you may not experience any harm.”.
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to His Majesty the King of Thailand. In his cable, His Royal Highness said: "I have learned of the crane collapse accident on a train in northeastern Thailand, and the resulting deaths and injuries. I extend to Your Majesty, the families of the deceased, and the friendly people of Thailand my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and praying that you will be spared any further harm.".
The depth of Saudi-Thai relations
This humanitarian gesture from the Saudi leadership comes within the framework of the growing and distinguished relations that unite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Thailand, especially after the full restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2022. These messages reflect the Kingdom's constant keenness to stand by friendly countries in times of crisis and disaster, which embodies the depth of the humanitarian and diplomatic ties that Riyadh is keen to strengthen with Bangkok.
Relations between the two countries have witnessed remarkable development during the past period, including strengthening cooperation in multiple fields such as tourism, energy, labor, and investment, which makes solidarity in such tragic incidents an integral part of the protocols of friendship and joint cooperation between the two leaderships.
The Kingdom's humanitarian role
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consistently sets a shining example of international solidarity, as its foreign policy extends beyond political and economic interests to encompass humanitarian and ethical considerations. The promptness with which the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince offered their condolences reflects the deeply rooted Islamic and Arab values that the Kingdom upholds in sharing in the world's sorrows and joys.
This incident in northeastern Thailand serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety, and the Saudi leadership's messages have been well received, reflecting the Kingdom's position as a pivotal nation concerned with the stability and safety of friendly peoples, and affirming that ties between peoples grow stronger through noble stances in difficult times.
