China extends condolences after deadly crane collapse in Thailand

Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks at a regular press conference in Beijing, China, on March 8, 2024. - File photo: Foreign Ministry, China

BANGKOK: China has offered its condolences to Thailand following a deadly construction accident that claimed the lives of at least 32 people and left dozens more injured.

According to China Daily, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed Beijing’s sympathy over the incident, which occurred at a construction site in Si Khiew district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. She stated that the Chinese government was closely monitoring developments.