NZ expresses condolences after Bangkok blast

  • Murray McCully
Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has expressed condolences to the victims and families affected by the explosion at Erawan Shrine in Central Bangkok last night (midnight Monday NZT). 

“There are reports that at least 19 people have been killed and many more injured in what appears to be a deliberate attack on an area frequented by tourists," Mr McCully says.

“Our thoughts are with the people of Thailand as they come to terms with the senseless loss of innocent life, the victims, and the families of those injured or killed in the blast.

“There is currently no confirmed information on the nationalities of the victims and casualties. The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok remains in close contact with the relevant Thai authorities and local hospitals for reports of any New Zealanders who may have been affected by the incident,” Mr McCully says.

Additional information

New Zealanders with concerns about family members in Bangkok, should try to make direct contact with them in the first instance.

If there are ongoing concerns, they should contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 04 439 8000 (if calling from within New Zealand) or +64 4 439 8000 (if calling from outside New Zealand).