Messages flood into Facebook page for Hong Kong victim of Bangkok blast

Chan at her last birthday. (Photo: Facebook)

Young law student Vivian Chan, 19, was one of the two victims from Hong Kong who died in the blast that shoot Bangkok on Monday. She was also a British national.

Her loved ones have started a Facebook page called “R.I.P. Vivian Chan Pray for Bangkok”, where friends, family members and strangers have been leaving messages.

Page administrators asked visitors to post any “good memories” and to leave “any words [they] want to tell her”.

Those who knew her described her as a foodie, a lover of Cantopop, and a cheerful girl with “the brightest smile I’d ever seen”.

 

 

dear vivian, everyone who knows kitty would know exactly who you are, without the exception of me. I’ve heard and…

Posted by R.I.P Vivian Chan Pray for Bangkok on Wednesday, August 19, 2015

 

 

Vivian…I can’t believe I would never ever get a reply from you anymore. I texted you when I read the news but I…

Posted by R.I.P Vivian Chan Pray for Bangkok on Wednesday, August 19, 2015

 
 

RIP. As a Thai , I’m so sorry for what happened to you. Please accept my apology. And wherever you are , you’ll always be on my mind forever. Your unknown friend from Thailand.From Par Birdie Eagle

Posted by R.I.P Vivian Chan Pray for Bangkok on Tuesday, August 18, 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed his sadness about Chan’s death in a tweet:

 

The blast, which occurred at the busy Erawan shrine, killed 20 people and injured more than 120, including six Hong Kong residents. Three suspects have been identified. 

Yesterday the Hong Kong government issued a red travel warning for Bangkok, urging residents to avoid non-essential travel to the Thai capital. 
 

Read more about the blast from Coconuts Bangkok:

Thai police identify 2 more Bangkok blast suspects

4 members of Malaysian family killed in Bangkok bombing

Photos: Buddhist monks perform ceremony at damaged Erawan Shrine

Prayuth names Erawan blast ‘worst ever attack’ in Thailand

Watch Coconuts TV’s reports about the blast:

 

 


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