US president congratulates His Majesty

“On this historic occasion, I want to express my admiration for His Majesty’s leadership and his many contributions to deepening the enduring bonds between our peoples,” President Obama said in his statement. 

“As I saw firsthand during my visit to Bangkok in 2012, His Majesty’s leadership has helped our two countries promote peace and prosperity throughout the Asia-Pacific region.  His Majesty has served as a source of strength and inspiration for many in our two countries over the past seven decades,” he said.   

“As the only reigning monarch born in the United States, His Majesty shares a special connection with the American people.  King Bhumibol Adulyadej Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his birthplace, serves as a testament to the close ties between our two countries,” he added.  

Secretary of State John Kerry also joined Obama to congratulate HM the King. “The United States and Thailand have been friends for more than 183 years, and His Majesty has been instrumental in strengthening the close partnership between our two nations during his seven decades on the throne. We look forward to continuing our work with Thailand to improve the livelihoods of people in both our countries, the region, and beyond,” he said.