In a statement issued on Friday local time in Washington, DC, Tillerson said his thoughts were with the people of Thailand as they witness the Royal Cremation ceremonies. President Donald Trump sent a presidential delegation led by Secretary of Defence James Mattis, who was on a tour of Asia, to join the Royal Cremation Ceremony on Thursday. Tillerson visited Thailand in August and paid his respects to the late King during his visit. “As I expressed during my recent visit to Bangkok, I join Americans throughout the United States in extending our deepest respect to His Late Majesty. His Late Majesty championed our strong, enduring friendship throughout his reign.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 28, 2017 18:00 UTC