CONVERSATION WITH GENERAL PHAO

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 0005772606
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: June 24, 2015
• Document Release Date: December 8, 2011
• Case Number: F-2012-00234
• Publication Date: August 6, 1953

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CBNTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Washington, D.C.
Office of Deputy, Director of Central Intelligence
Aug 6 1953
MEMORANDUM FC)R: Secretary of Defense
1. On a recent trip to Thailand I talked with General Phao Sryanonda,
Director General of the Police. During the conversation he mentioned the
following three problems that are confronting the Thai Government:
a. Insufficient NDAP support of Thailand's military forces. Phao
pointed out that while MAAG recommends five divisions for Thailand's army,
they are only prepared to equip and supply three divisions. Phao stated that
Thailand is unable to equip and supply the other two divisions.
b. Insufficient-stocks of gasoline. Phao requested that the U.S.,
Government assure Thailand that the stocks of gasoline required and used
for training and moving Thai military forces will be replaced. Thailand
wants to be assured of having a reserve of gasoline in the event of an
emergency.
c. The financial strain on the Thai Government of attempting to
bolster the defenses and border security of the country. Phao desires
the assistance of the U.S. Government in making it possible for Thailand
to purchase war materials against 70% of Thailand's reserve of funds in
the United States.
2. I informed General Phao that these problems did not fall within
the scope of my responsibility but that I would be glad to bring them to
the attention of the appropriate U.S. authorities.
3. I am forwarding this information to you for whatever action you
may deem advisable.
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Lieutenant General, USAF
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