Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

124.921/225: Telegram

The Minister in Switzerland (Harrison) to the Secretary of State

Bern, July 7, 1942.
[Received July 7—8:08 a.m.]

3161. American interests—Thailand. Swiss Consulate, Bangkok, advises American Legation building seized without prior notice by local authorities. In response to Consulate’s protest to Thailand Foreign Office, latter replied:

“Begs to state that by order of the Supreme Commander of the Defense Forces the premises of the American Legation and their appurtenances are requisitioned for military purposes.”

Harrison