Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07BANGKOK2562
2007-05-08 08:18:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Bangkok
Cable title:
THAILAND UNSURE OF COLOMBO PLAN PICK
how-toVZCZCXYZ0000 RR RUEHWEB DE RUEHBK #2562 1280818 ZNR UUUUU ZZH R 080818Z MAY 07 FM AMEMBASSY BANGKOK TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 6716 RUEHLM/AMEMBASSY COLOMBO 3437
UNCLAS BANGKOK 002562
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR IO
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: PREL AORC TH
SUBJECT: THAILAND UNSURE OF COLOMBO PLAN PICK
REF: STATE 58691
UNCLAS BANGKOK 002562
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR IO
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: PREL AORC TH
SUBJECT: THAILAND UNSURE OF COLOMBO PLAN PICK
REF: STATE 58691
1. On May 8, Econoff contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'
International Organization Partnership Bureau regarding Thailand's
short list for the position of Colombo Plan Secretary General. Mr.
Thirat of the IO Bureau said the MFA had yet to solidify its
position on which candidates it would support for the position.
However, at the working level, he believed the RTG would lean toward
one of the more well-off countries on the list as they presumed the
country providing the new Secretary General would provide financial
support for the organization.
BOYCE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR IO
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: PREL AORC TH
SUBJECT: THAILAND UNSURE OF COLOMBO PLAN PICK
REF: STATE 58691
1. On May 8, Econoff contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'
International Organization Partnership Bureau regarding Thailand's
short list for the position of Colombo Plan Secretary General. Mr.
Thirat of the IO Bureau said the MFA had yet to solidify its
position on which candidates it would support for the position.
However, at the working level, he believed the RTG would lean toward
one of the more well-off countries on the list as they presumed the
country providing the new Secretary General would provide financial
support for the organization.
BOYCE