The body of Mr Teo Sze Siong has been positively identified by his next-of-kin. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and our Embassy in Bangkok are currently assisting the family and will ensure the safe and speedy repatriation of the body. We would like to convey our sincere condolences to the family of Mr Teo Sze Siong.
The Ministry continues to render assistance to the next-of-kin of the two Singaporeans who are still unaccounted for, including arranging for the next-of-kin to travel to Bangkok.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
2 JANUARY 2009