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The Ambassador in Thailand (Donovan) to the Department of State
2237. Re USUN telegram sent Department 678 repeated Bangkok 2. I convinced Prince Narathip,1 Thai Foreign Minister, should be elected president General Assembly this fall to enable both US and entire free world to benefit from his election as one three chairmen at Korean phase Geneva conference and his strong and valuable speeches made said conference in connection unification Korea. His stand at Geneva [Page 539] on question “Asia for Asians” further demonstrates advantages to be gained his presidency GA. Certain this preferable in Thailand to Thailand selection Security Council. Further convinced Narathip should be informed promptly decision US both vote for and generally support Narathip for presidency GA.
- Also known as Prince Wan.↩