Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

When asked if the Chinese side has more information regarding the incident that a passenger train collided with a collapsed construction crane in northeastern Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province, which left at least 22 people dead and 55 others injured, and it is reported that China is one of partners for the planned high-speed rail project that will connect China with Thailand, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that we have noted the reports on the incident and expressed condolences over the casualties caused by it. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the safety of projects and personnel, and we are currently looking into the details. As it stands, the relevant construction section is undertaken by a Thai enterprise, and the cause of the incident is still under investigation.

Global Times