Thailand and United States
Thailand scores 75/100 toward United States (friendliness, support), while United States scores 70/100 back.
Thailand toward United States
Thailand permits routine port calls for US military vessels and engages in high-level strategic dialogues regarding semiconductor alignment, indicating a cooperative and friendly bilateral relationship despite minor policy friction.
United States toward Thailand
The US utilizes Thailand for logistical support and crew rest after combat deployments, demonstrating continued operational reliance and maintenance of defense ties, even as media coverage highlights underlying social tensions.
Recent coverage
- Thailand’s semiconductor plan has a Washington problem The Interpreter (Lowy Institute), 2026-09-03
- US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Thailand After Record 286-day Deployment The Diplomat, 2026-09-03
- After 286 days at sea, U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand The Hindu World, 2026-09-02
- USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea The Guardian World, 2026-08-28
- Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government seeks political legitimacy in Thailand visit - The Washington Post Google News: Myanmar + Thailand, 2026-08-06
- Security Alert: Worldwide Caution - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand (.gov) Google News: Thailand + United States, 2026-07-19
- U.S. Mission Thailand Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand (.gov) Google News: Thailand + United States, 2026-06-26
- Russia Advises Citizens Wanted in U.S. Against Visiting Thailand - The Moscow Times Google News: Thailand + United States, 2026-06-12
- Washington Blueberries Strengthens Market Confidence in Thailand and Indonesia #WashingtonBlueberries - Media OutReach Newswire Google News: Indonesia + Thailand, 2026-06-09
- Health Alert: U.S. Embassy – June 2, 2026 – Thailand Enhanced Ebola Screening - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand (.gov) Google News: Democratic Republic of the Congo + Congo, 2026-06-02
- Readout of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Meeting With Thai Minister of Defence Adul Boonthamcharoen - U.S. Department of War (.gov) Google News: Singapore + Thailand, 2026-05-29
- U.S. offers no help with Iran war’s fallout, Thai foreign minister says - The Washington Post Google News: Iran + Thailand, 2026-04-27
- After last year's fighting with Thailand, Cambodia readies new conscription law for men aged 18-25 - The Washington Post Google News: Cambodia + Thailand, 2026-04-24
- Myanmar Considering 'Good Things' for Detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand Says - U.S. News & World Report Google News: Myanmar + Thailand, 2026-04-22
- Trade between Thailand and the United States exceeded US$110 billion in 2025 - Thailand Business News Google News: Thailand + United States, 2026-04-21