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Private | Secure Encrypted | Guidelines is include on the separate paper | 16,302 eccrypted characters | CBC | Bureau of the Royal Household | Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 24th May, 2000 |
Subject: Correspondence
From: Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX
To: Tsarina Catherine III Romanova Alex
Your Imperial Majesty,
I hope you are doing well.
I have realized that the Republic of Thailand and the Russian Empire have not yet established any actual relationship other than military supply. I thanks again for your imperial government support during the instability in Thailand. Although I do not hold any power as a monarch now since the country gets classified as a crown republic, I am still head of state traditionally. Your great-uncle, Nicholas II Romanov, was a tremendous friend of my grandfather. I want the Thai-Russian relationship continues as they anticipate. I wish to exchange a letter with you to discuss what we get interested in during each period. I have been improving my relationship with the Republicans in my country, which turned out great. I finally have a political party of mine. They still give this old male a chance to develop his homeland. I have received much intelligence from the Foreign Ministry that they consider your nation a rising power in terms of influence in Asia. There is no reason why Russia wouldn't prioritize Asia since most land and various natural resources are there. Russia has recently won a war against a dictatorship regime of Turkey, which I congratulate you on, thanks to your formidable armed forces.
As you know, Asia's stability is dropping due to the war in Indochina, where my country participates, and a threat from a new Chinese leader. I like the previous one if we don't count that they want to sell their equipment to everyone as a neutral supplier, including Turkey. You might want to hear about the information regarding the Thai-Lao war, although some feelings convince me that Turkey is currently your priority. The Thai Foreign Ministry is currently in contact with eight countries, including all three world power, the United States, Britain, and Sweden. I take this chance to contact you as head of state from the conflict. I want to know what you think regarding the current stability in Asia, the Thai-Lao war, China's challenge for power, and Korean reunification with an unknown monarch. There is a shift in the power balance in Asia, and I believe there needs to be a country to control the cause. Thailand is still not ready to lead in Asia because of our emphasis on transforming Thailand into a developed nation. I am worried that if Thailand makes a single mistake in detaining ever-growing Chinese aggression for influence, it will become a regional power in Asia. I want to know what you think about this matter and the Russian government. I will be waiting for your reply letter.
Best Regard
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej
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