BANGKOK, 28 June 2012 – The US has affirmed that the decision to allow the NASA project to take place in Thailand is all up to the government.
US Ambassador to Thailand Kristie A. Kenney said that the United States government respects the decision by the Thai Cabinet, which refused to allow the US National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) to use of the country’s U-Tapao naval airbase for atmospheric studies.
Mrs. Kenney stated that the US has always held Thailand in high regard when it comes to the collaboration in scientific, technological and innovation development.
When asked if the NASA studies will be moved to somewhere else, the US Ambassador said that it remains too early to draw any conclusion on the issue.
However, Mrs. Kenney affirmed that the US government still intends to engage with Thailand in all areas from science to social affairs and healthcare.
