Bangkok sent condolences to families of slain British tourists

Thai Foreign Minister Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn said in his note to British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond that he has  learned with profound regret and sadness of the deaths of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller.
"On behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of Thailand, I would like to extend to you and, through you, our sincere condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families for their irreparable losses."
He further said he wished to reassure that the Thai government gave priority to protecting safety of foreign nationals residing and visiting the country.
"On this particular case, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, has personally instructed the relevant Thai authorities to tighten security measures in the area," said Tanasak who is also deputy premier.
The instruction was also to conduct a transparent and thorough investigation into the causes and circumstances surrounding Witheridge and Miller’s unfortunate deaths, with a view to arresting and prosecuting the culprits in the most expeditious manner.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will work closely with the British Embassy in Bangkok and is ready to render assistance in any way.