Press Releases
Embassy of the United States of America
Bangkok
February 07, 2008
STATEMENT BY TOM CASEY
DEPUTY SPOKESMAN
Thailand: Lifting of Assistance Restrictions
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATES
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN
6 FEBRUARY 2008
We congratulate Thailand's new cabinet on its inauguration, and the Thai people on their success in re-establishing an elected government.
Deputy Secretary Negroponte has determined and certified to Congress that a democratically elected government has taken office in Thailand, removing legal restrictions on assistance to the Government of Thailand imposed following the September 2006 coup.
We look forward to engaging across a range of issues with Prime Minister Samak's government, in keeping with the proud history of our warm friendship and strong alliance.
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