On behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people, he expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
Kim said the aircraft had no record of accidents and there were no early signs of malfunction, adding that the airline will cooperate with investigators and make supporting the bereaved families its top priority.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her condolences to the bereaved families and sympathies for the injured in a post on X. She said she had instructed the Thai Foreign Ministry to provide assistance.