Press Releases

2017

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the act of terror in New York City on 31 October 2017

The Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand extend our deepest condolences to the families of the innocent victims killed or injured in the act of terror in New York City on 31October 2017. Thailand stands in solidarity with them and the American people, and prays for speedy recovery of those affected by this deplorable incident.

By Ministry of Foreign Affairs | November 1, 2017 | links: Press Releases

Thailand appreciates warm friendship from America during Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The Royal Thai Embassy would like to express our sincere appreciation to the United States Government and the American people for their warm friendship and solidarity extended to the people of Thailand during the Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 26, 2017. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | October 2, 2017 | links: News Photo PDF file

Joint Statement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Thailand

Stronger Alliance for Common Security and Closer Economic Partnership for Common Prosperity

The President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump welcomed the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha to the White House today to reaffirm the importance of the enduring alliance between the United States and Thailand and to discuss their shared commitment to promoting peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Read more

By The White House | October 2, 2017 | links: Statements & Releases News Photo PDF file

Thailand presented contribution to American Red Cross to help disaster relief in Texas

Thailand gave financial contribution to the American Red Cross to assist in the disaster relief efforts underway in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

His Excellency Mr. Pisan Manawapat, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, delivered a check of over 30,000 US dollars or one million Thai baht on behalf of the Government and the people of Thailand to Ms. Linda Mathes, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region, at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | September 8, 2017 | links: News Photo PDF file

At Seattle Seafood Summit, Thailand joins NGOs, corporate and partners to fight illegal fishing and labor abuses

This firm message of commitment was conveyed by Thai Government representatives at the SeaWeb Seafood Summit on June 5-7, 2017 in Seattle. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | June 15, 2017 | links: News Photo

Thailand and the U.S. Strengthen Partnership to End Child Sexual Exploitation

Thailand and the United States today took a significant step forward in their partnership to combat child sexual exploitation with the signing of an important information-sharing agreement

On 27 March 2017, representatives of Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (TICAC), Royal Thai Police, and the U.S. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), signed an agreement which will allow the Thai side to gain direct access NCMEC’s reports on cases of child sexual exploitation. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | March 27, 2017 | links: News Photo

Thailand welcomes U.S. Senate Resolution honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Two nations marked 184^th anniversary of diplomatic relations and friendship

The Royal Thai Embassy warmly welcomes the adoption of a historic U.S. Senate resolution honoring His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand who was a trusted friend of the United States and a strong supporter of an enduring Thai-U.S. alliance and partnership throughout his 70-year reign. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | March 21, 2017 | links: News Photo Senate Resolution

Thailand, U.S. strengthen cooperation on nuclear safety and security

Thailand and the United States agreed to strengthen cooperation in the area of nuclear safety and security. On March 15, 2017, heads of the national regulatory agencies of Thailand and the U.S. signed an Arrangement for the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation in Nuclear Safety Matters. This new Arrangement builds on an earlier Arrangement that both countries signed in 2012. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | March 16, 2017 | links: News Photo PDF file

Thailand supports continued active engagement of US with ASEAN

At the meeting between representatives from ASEAN Embassies in Washington DC and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on March 10, 2017, Thailand underlined the important role of the United States in Asia-Pacific and that the continued active engagement of the United States with ASEAN is vital for the region. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | March 14, 2017 | links: News Photo

2016

Thailand announces more marine protected areas and steps up fight against illegal fishing

Thailand joined the United States and other global partners in the efforts to combat illegal fishing, ensure sustainability of ecosystems, and preserve marine biodiversity at the third Our Ocean Conference on 15 – 16 September 2016 in Washington, D.C. Read more

By Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. | September 16, 2016 | links: News Photo PDF file