The friendship between the US and Thailand spans almost 200 years, dating back to the early days of the Chakri Dynasty when King Rama II first wrote to President James Monroe. Washington deeply values the enduring alliance and friendship with Thailand, Trump’s message said. Russia highly values friendly relations with Thailand, the 120th anniversary of which we are celebrating this year, Putin said. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson also sent a message highlighting that Thailand was the first US treaty partner in Asia – a formal relationship dating back to 1833 during the reign of King Rama III. “Since early in the reign of late King Rama IX, we have been military allies committed to working together for our mutual peace and security,” Tillerson said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 28, 2017 12:45 UTC