Following the 7.6 magnitude earthquake near the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Central Japan, and tsunami on the coast of Japan on 1 January 2024, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister and H.E. Mr. Pranpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, conveyed Messages of Condolence to H.E. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, and H.E. Ms. Kamikawa Yoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, respectively, as follows:

1. Message of Condolence from Prime Minister to Prime Minister of Japan

Excellency,

I was deeply saddened to learn of the casualties and extensive destruction in many areas of central Japan as a result of the massive earthquake that struck the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on 1 January 2024.

On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of Thailand, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you and, through you, to the people of Japan, the bereaved families, and all those affected by this natural disaster. Thailand stands in solidarity with Japan during this difficult time.

I am confident that under your leadership and guidance, the Government of Japan will be able to bring a swift recovery and normalcy to the affected areas soonest.

Accept, Your Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

2. Message of Condolence from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Excellency,

I have learned with profound sadness of the loss of many lives as well as damages to properties and infrastructures caused by the recent earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture on 1 January 2024, which has devastated many areas of central Japan.

In this time of sorrow, I wish to extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to you and, through you, to the Government and the people of Japan. Thailand stands in solidarity with the Japanese authorities in bringing rapid recovery to the affected areas. I remain confident in the resilience of the Japanese people to emerge from this incident with greater strength and the ability to resume normalcy very soon.

Accept, Your Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.