A Look Back at U.S. Presidential visits to Thailand

In remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, U.S. Embassy Bangkok presents historic moments of the enduring friendship between His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the U.S.

The fifth of the series is: “A Look Back at U.S. Presidential visits to Thailand

In 1966, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson became the first U.S. President to visit the Kingdom of Thailand. Four other U.S. presidents, including President Johnson, Nixon, Clinton, Bush and Obama, have since paid state visits to this oldest friend and ally in Asia.

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Photos:

  • United States Information Service. The Eagle and the Elephant: Thai American Relations Since 1833, Bangkok, 1997
  • Government Public Relations Department Office of Prime Minister. King Bhumibol Adulyadej: Visits the United States of America, A Souvenir Album, Bangkok, 1995
  • AP Photos