Sumeth Damrongchaitham, President of Thai Airways said Toyota Tsusho and Worldwide Logistics Services acquired the equipment from over 30 countries worldwide. Thai Airways has sent the first shipment of 4 tonnes to the Red Cross Society of China and Hubei Red Cross Foundation.

“Red Cross Society of China and Hubei Red Cross Foundation will distribute the items to government-certified donation centres and hospitals in Wuhan and other high-risk areas,” he said.

“Thai Airways, as a national airline and representative of the Thai people wish Chinese in all regions to overcome this crisis quickly. Thai Airways is ready and willing to help China anytime.”