Terror attacks are the worst as they cause greatest confusion not to mention the highest level of fear over safety of precious lives.
Thailand’s deputy junta leader said on Wednesday it was “good enough” that no Thais were killed in an apparent terror attack on a Thai-owned hotel complex in Kenya that left at least 14 people dead.
Addressing reporters during a daily morning briefing, Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan’s flippant comment came as the Dusit Thani Co. this afternoon announced its Thai employees were all safe after Tuesday’s heavy assault on Nairobi’s DusitD2 hotel, which it will close temporarily.
“It’s good enough that no Thai people died,” he said. “The Foreign Affairs Ministry is dealing with this.”
A reporter then asked him why he thought a Thai hotel had been targeted.
“I don’t know. Maybe because the food is delicious,” he responded.
In its statement, Dusit Thani said it has provided full support to its employees and guests affected by the deadly attack.
“We’re deeply sorry about what happened. Our guests and employees’ safety is our top priority, and we will take care of them with our best effort,” the statement read.
Al-Shabab, a Somalian-based Islamist group, claimed it was behind the attack at the hotel’s cafe which left scores injured and killed at least 14 people, including an American.
Speaking at State House, President Uhuru Kenyatta stated that terrorists involved in this heinous act had been
killed.
“All the terrorists in the Dusit D2 hotel attack have been neutralized,” the President told the nation.
“I assure fellow Kenyans and our visitors that you are safe in Kenya. Inform the police and any authority of any suspicious individuals. We can never take anything for granted, we shall continue the never-ending work of strengthening our systems,” he stated.