THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Twenty-five years ago, the United States deplored the use of violence to silence the voices of the peaceful demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square. Twenty-five years later, the United States continues to honor the memories of those who gave their lives in and around ... Read More»

Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby provided the following statement: “As we have made clear, it is important that the Royal Thai Armed Forces end this coup and restore to the people of Thailand both the principles and the process of democratic rule, including a clear path forward to elections. While we have enjoyed ... Read More»

Statement by Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC In response to the military coup in Thailand, we continue to review our military and other assistance and engagements, consistent with U.S. law. In addition to our previously announced suspension of foreign assistance to Thailand, the Department of Defense announced today the ... Read More»

We are increasingly concerned about actions the military has taken, just a few days after it staged a coup. It has dissolved the Senate, detained a number of people, called in some academics and journalists, and continued to restrict the press. We again call on the military to release those detained for political reasons, end ... Read More»