Top US diplomat to visit Bangkok Tuesday
MANILA - The most senior US diplomat for Asia will visit Bangkok on Tuesday to convey his condolences on the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej after visiting Manila.
The visit by US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affair Daniel Russel is part of a three-nations wing through Southeast Asia that also includes Thailand and Cambodia, the US State Department announced on its website.
Russel is expected to stay in Manila from Monday until Tuesday to meet with government officials and have lunch with Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) participants, before leaving for Thailand.
He will be in Thailand until Wednesday to convey his condolences on the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and meet with Thai officials to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues.
From Thailand, he will fly to Cambodia to meet with government and opposition party officials, civil society organizations, and address a group of YSEALI members.
