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Presidential Determination

Designation of the Kingdom of Thailand as a Major Non-NATO Ally

President George W. Bush designated Thailand as a Major Non-NATO Ally under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and Arms Export Control Act, granting Thailand preferential access to U.S. defense equipment and cooperation. The Secretary of State was directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Federal Register Open PDF 69 FR 2053

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register filing

Key directives

  • Designate Thailand as Major Non-NATO Ally
  • Publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Thailand designated as Major Non-NATO Ally effective upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Publication in Federal Register (filed January 13, 2004)

Long term

  • Enhanced defense cooperation and arms export eligibility for Thailand

Risks & tensions

  • Potential regional balance concerns with neighboring countries
  • Human rights considerations in defense partnerships (not addressed in text)
Presidential Determination: Designation of the Kingdom of Thailand as a Major Non-NATO Ally · Executive Orders