U.S.-Thai Relations
U.S.-Thai Relations Today
The United States and Thailand share a longstanding friendship that spans more than 178 years. The Treaty of Amity and Commerce of 1833 began a partnership that has developed and strengthened over time. Today the United States and Thailand cooperate on a wide range of program across a vast range of issues, including education and culture, public health, business and trade, democracy, as well as security and military cooperation.
To learn more information about areas of cooperation between U.S. and Thailand, please consult the following resources. (Available in English only.)
General Information and Background:
Education and Cultural Exchange:
- Thailand - United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF/Fulbright)
- AFS Intercultural Programs Thailand
- Peace Corps Thailand
Business and Trade:
- American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand
- U.S.-ASEAN Business Council Thailand Website
- Office of the United States Trade Representatives: Thailand
Democracy and Good Governance:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- The Asian Foundation in Thailand
- International Law Enforcement Academy Bangkok
Military and Security Cooperation:
- Joint US Military Advisory Group Thailand (JUSMAGTHAI)
- U.S. Pacific Command(USPACOM) Regional Strategy (PDF 38KB)
- Cobra Gold 2010
Health and Environment:
- U.S. Mission to Thailand's Health Diplomacy Initiative
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Regional Environmental Affairs Office for Southeast Asia
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