Bandar Seri Begawan: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, has sent messages of condolences to the leaders of Myanmar and Thailand. This gesture follows a devastating earthquake that affected several regions in Myanmar and caused significant destruction in Bangkok, Thailand.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the Sultan conveyed his condolences to His Excellency Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, acknowledging the loss of lives and the widespread destruction caused by the earthquake. He also sent a message to Her Excellency Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, expressing sympathy for the tragedy that similarly affected Bangkok. The messages reflect Brunei's solidarity with the affected nations during this challenging time.