On the joyous occasion of the 73rd birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, the United States Mission to the Kingdom of Thailand offers our most heartfelt congratulations.

For two centuries the United States and Thailand have stood together as friends, partners and allies, working to promote prosperity, freedom, and security for all our people. We look forward to further strengthening the enduring bond between our two great nations in the years to come.

We wish His Majesty, the Royal Family, and the Thai people good health and happiness.

Press Statement

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of the Kingdom of Thailand a year of good fortune and renewal during this time of Songkran.

The United States and the American people are grateful for the long, close relationship we have with Thailand.  As friends and allies, we look forward to finding new ways to work together to improve the lives and futures of both Thais and Americans.

To the people of the Kingdom of Thailand and to the Thai-American community in the United States, Happy Songkran and a Happy New Year!