THAILAND: DELIVERY OF STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

C O N F I D E N T I A L BANGKOK 004468 SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/BCLTV E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2015 TAGS: MARR PREL SN TH SUBJECT: THAILAND: DELIVERY OF STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT DEMARCHE REF: A. STATE 126753 ¶B. STATE 125837 Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission, Alexander A. Arvizu, Reason: 1. 4 (b) and (d) Per Ref A the Deputy Chief of Mission delivered Ref B talking points to the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs Director General, Mrs. Nongnuth Phetcharatana at MFA on July 8. The DCM reiterated the importance of keeping the news of the agreement discreet until after the embargo date. Nongnuth expressed appreciation for sharing this information with the RTG prior to the Secretary's visit. BOYCE