PM keen to meet new US ambassador
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PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday welcomed United States Ambassador to Thailand Glyn Davies, saying he wished to talk to the envoy and forge mutual understanding.
“I wish the envoy comes here quick and meets me first so that we can discuss issues. If he listens to others, there will be misunderstanding,” Prayut said.
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Davies as the new ambassador succeeding Kristie Kenney.
Prayut said he conveyed his desire to meet Davies via a group of US businessmen he met yesterday.
When asked if the appointment of Davies was a positive sign that would result in better bilateral ties, Prayut said he did not think the relationship with the US was in bad shape.
The US downgraded relations with Thailand after the coup led by Prayut last year.
Prayut said he understood that the US had to react to the coup based on it being the leader of the democratic world. But he said he would show other nations that he did not destroy anything but simply enforced the law to benefit the country.
