US Embassy pays online respects to late King
The US Embassy in Bangkok has changed the cover photo of its Facebook page and website to a photo of diplomats and staff after they paid their respects to HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall.
The photos, which depicted US Ambassador Glynn Davies and his staff, read “In remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 1927-2016”.
The move honoured the late monarch who passed away in October last year.
On the embassy’s Facebook page, US Embassy Bangkok, a message from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross read “On the solemn occasion of the cremation ceremony for His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, I extend to the Thai people my profound esteem”.
He said he was deeply moved by the Thai people’s outpouring of love and gratitude for the late King during his recent visit to Thailand.
“His legacy as the father of the US-Thai alliance, within which trade and commerce play essential roles, will continue to benefit the great people of both America and Thailand as we enter a third century of friendly relations.”
The embassy’s website, th.usembassy.gov, also is displaying stories about the late Thai King on its homepage, including a video clip entitled “Remember”, which the embassy produced to honour King Bhumibol.
Also on the page is a statement from US President Donald Trump saying that Secretary of Defence James Mattis will lead the US delegation as Trump’s special envoy to attend the Royal Ceremony for the late Thai King.