Thai volleyballers confirmed safe in Turkey, Prayuth extends condolences

The Thai Volleyball Association confirmed last night that the national women’s volleyball team is safe in Turkey following a devastating earthquake that has killed thousands there and in Syria.

Thai volleyball association president Somphon Chaibangyang assured fans that he had been in contact with athletes Ajcharaporn “Pure” Kongyot and Chatchuon “Bumbim” Moksri, who were both competing in Turkey.

“Both of them were safe because the city of Istanbul, where they were staying, is far from the epicenter of the earthquake,” the association said in a statement.

He added that the players thanked fans for their concern.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey on Monday, destroying thousands of buildings there and in Syria. Its epicenter was located in Turkey’s western Gaziantep province. As of today, the estimated death toll has risen above…