On the occasion of the inauguration of Mr. Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States of America, H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, has sent a congratulatory message as follows;

"Dear Mr. President,

           On the occasion of your inauguration as the 45th President of the United States, I wish to take this opportunity to extend to you once again, on behalf of the Royal Thai Government and pople of the Kingdom of Thailand, our sincere congratulations.
  
           As our two countries approaches the 184th year of relations, I look forward to working with you and your new administration to further enhance our close and strong alliance for the mutual benefit of our two countries and peoples, and the prosperity of Asia and the Pacific region. I am also confident that under your able leadership, the United States will continue to play a major role in the maintenance of global peace, security and economic growth.

           With my warmest regards, and best wishes, I remain,

                                                                                                               General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)
                                                                                                        Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand"