As the 4^th of July 2017 is commemorated as the Independence Day of the United States of America, to demonstrate Thailand’s goodwill to the United States, our great and important ally, H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs today sent Messages of Congratulations to the Honourable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, and Mr. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States, as follows:

1. Message of Congratulations from H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Honourable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States

Your Honorable,

On this auspicious day marking the 241st Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, I have the honour to extend to you and to the American people, on behalf of the Royal Thai Government and the people of Thailand, my warmest congratulations and best wishes for the joyous celebration of your national day.

I am confident that with you at the helm, the long - standing and close ties of friendship and cooperation between Thailand and the United States,
our great ally, will be reinvigorated and will advance and flourish in the years to come.

          Accept, Your Honorable, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

                                                General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)

                                           Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand

2. Message of Congratulations from H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand to Mr. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State of the United States

Your Honorable,

It is my great pleasure to convey this congratulatory message to you on the occasion of the Independence Day of the United States of America. We wish the American people and American families around the world the most joyful celebration as well as continued progress and prosperity for the years to come.

I am convinced that the Thailand – U.S. relations will be further strengthened in the years ahead. Let us continue to work together to promote our ties and cooperation for the mutual benefit of our countries and peoples.

          Accept, Your Honorable, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

                                                                    Don Pramudwinai

                                        Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand