US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn T Davies points at an exhibition marking 200 years of Thai-US relations at his residence. The fair, from March 21 to June 30, will showcase gifts exchanged between the two sides' leaders for the first time. US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn Davies said the gifts show how friendships were formed starting from 1818. Gifts from Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit will be showcased, along with others from King Prajadhipok, King Rama VII; King Chulalongkorn, King Rama V; and King Mongkut, or Rama IV. The letter conveyed the wishes of King Rama II to establish trade between the two countries, marking the beginning of a lasting friendship.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2018 23:03 UTC