US Ambassador to Thailand Her Excellency Kristie Anne Kenney has voiced the readiness of the US to work with the new government, the opposition as well as the civil sector but she has refused to comment on concerns over coup d’état in Thailand.
Speaking after meeting outgoing Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Tuesday morning for 20 minutes at Government House, Ms Kenney stated that she congratulated Mr Abhisit for the successful and smooth 3 July general election arrangement.
The ambassador voiced her readiness to work with the new government and the opposition. She said she made a phone call to congratulate incoming Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday for her victory in the election and ensure readiness of the US to work with the new Thai government.
Asked if the US is confident that there will be no more coups d’état in Thailand, Ms Kenney expressed her appreciation that the election went on peacefully, and Thai people should be proud of the election while the US is looking forward to working with the new government and the civil sector.
Asked once again about the US concern over a coup in Thailand, the ambassador responded that Thailand had a smooth general election and she hoped that Thailand will move forward with strength while the US is ready to help enhance relations between the two countries.
Asked if she will visit and meet with people in the military or not, Ms Kenney answered that she will meet everyone.
BANGKOK, 5 July 2011 (NNT) – Reporter : Sarun Saelee
News Date : 05 July 2011
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