Thailand grants Bt5 million to China’s Sichuan quake victims

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BANGKOK, April 25 – Thailand today donated Bt5 million (about US$173,000) to help Chinese victims and those displaced by Saturday’s earthquake in Sichuan province.

At least 200 people were killed and over 12,000 others injured in the massive quake which destroyed more than 10,000 homes.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul presented the donation to Chinese ambassador Guan Mu who expressed appreciation on behalf of the Chinese people.