Embassy of the United States

Embassy Highlights

1) Remarks by President Obama, Thai PM Vejjajiva

“As the first U.S. President to have a personal connection to the region, I reaffirmed to my ASEAN friends that the United States is committed to strengthening its engagement in Southeast Asia both with our individual allies and partners, and with ASEAN as an institution.” (Read Full Transcript)

2) A Historic Visit to Asia

President Obama has begun his first trip to Asia since taking office to strengthen cooperation with this vital part of the world on a range of issues of mutual interest. His visit will provide an opportunity to deepen coordination with key allies, friends and partners on a range of economic, security and other issues. (Read More)

3) "Bound For Glory" Exhibition Portrays the U.S.A.

On November 9, Ambassador Eric G. John and his wife Sophia opened the "Bound for Glory" exhibition on behalf of the American Chamber of Commerce Thailand Charitable Foundation at Central World shopping center in BKK. The exhibition displays prints of 50 iconic photographs depicting life in the U.S.A. from 1932- 1943. (Read More)

4) American Documentary Showcase Opening

The opening of the American Documentary Showcase on November 10 at the Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park) in Bangkok's Central World brought together more than 100 film enthusiasts from Bangkok's media, cultural, government, diplomatic, and academic circles. (Read More)

5) The U.S. and APEC: Partnering for prosperity

President Obama’s first meeting with APEC leaders this weekend marks the beginning of a two-year period... (Read More)

6) President Obama’s Remarks at APEC Leaders’ Summit

“We in America understand that dream, and we also understand that in this new era, our ability to realize it is forever linked with yours. That’s why we are committed to this region; committed to this partnership; and committed to a shared prosperity that I have full faith we can achieve together.” (Read More)

Issues-in-Focus: Economics and Trade

7) The United States and Apec: Partnering for Prosperity - November 12, 2009

The 20th anniversary meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Singapore in November represents the beginning of a two-year period in which the United States will seek to enhance economic and trade relations with the Asia-Pacific region. In November, President Obama will make his first trip to Asia since taking office and will attend his first APEC leaders meeting. While at the APEC forum, Obama will hold his first meeting with the leaders of the 10 Southeast Asian nations that comprise the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Read More)

Issues-in-Focus: Global Issues and Environment

8) Roots of Innovation - November 12, 2009

Economic expansion depends more and more on innovation — not simply producing more goods and services, but producing ever newer goods and services. This issue of eJournal USA seeks to show that innovation needs the right conditions to emerge. (Read More)