MAY 26 IAEA REPORT ON IRAN -- RESPONSE TO ACTION

UNCLAS BANGKOK 001678 SENSITIVE SIPDIS DEPARTMENT PLEASE PASS TO ISN/RA RICHARD NEPHEW AND HEATHER VON BEHRAN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM IR IAEA TH SUBJECT: MAY 26 IAEA REPORT ON IRAN -- RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST REF: STATE 57726 (ACTION REQUEST) ¶1. (SBU) Having previously provided the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Organizations Department with the background information and non-paper on the May 26 International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) report on Iran's nuclear activities, we called on Third Secretary of the Peace, Security, and Disarmament (PSD) Division, Pakawat Srisukwattana, on June 2 and made the points in reftel. (Note: PSD is short-staffed with only four junior officers and an acting chief on frequent travel. Pakawat has responsibility for oversight of IAEA issues.) ¶2. (SBU) With regards to the reference material provided and comments made, Pakawat advised that Thailand would take the U.S. perspective into consideration while preparing for the June 2-6 IAEA Board of Governors meeting. Pakawat noted that Thailand had concerns about the reaction of the Thai business community to the the results of the meetings. He advised, however, that the Thai representative in Vienna would ultimately determine the Thai position. ¶4. (U) Embassy Bangkok's point of contact is Political Officer Lisa Kaleczyc. JOHN