741.9211/6: Telegram
The Chargé in Thailand (Chapman) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 13—7:45 a.m.]
35. Legation’s telegram No. 19, April 13, 2 p.m., and 28, May 14, 3 p.m.47 Non-aggression pacts with France and Great Britain signed [Page 25] yesterday at Bangkok. A pact with Japan pledging mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity was signed simultaneously at Tokyo. In his replies to congratulatory speeches made by French and British Ministers, the Prime Minister48 expressed his great satisfaction to sign the pacts and said that they afforded Thailand an opportunity of showing to the world her attachment and love for righteousness and peace.
In the light of current world events I consider the action of the Thai Government to be particularly commendable and courageous. I believe that an official expression of opinion on the subject by the United States Government would be gratefully received by the Thai Government.