BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her deepest condolences following the passing of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn posted a heartfelt message on social media, mourning the death of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister. “I wish to express my deepest condolences on the passing of H.E. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. He will be remembered as a visionary leader of integrity and humility whose tenure was marked by various economic reforms and efforts to promote national unity,” she said.
She further noted that Badawi played an essential role in strengthening Thailand-Malaysia relations, particularly in the development of the border areas of the two countries. “During this time of mourning, the Thai people join in remembering and paying tribute to H.E. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and the people of Malaysia,” Prime Minister Paetongtarn added. (TNA)
