Thailand–United States relations

Thai – American relations

Thailand

United States
Diplomatic mission
Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C.United States Embassy, Bangkok
Envoy
Ambassador Suriya ChindawongseAmbassador Robert F. Godec

Bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States of America date back to 1818. Thailand and the United States have long been close allies and diplomatic partners.

According to a 2012 Gallup public opinion poll, 60% of Thais approved of U.S. leadership, with 14% disapproving. As of 2013, there were 7314 international students of Thai origin studying in the United States, representing 0.9 percent of all foreigners pursuing higher education in America.