892.24/85: Telegram
The Minister in Thailand (Peck) to the Secretary of State
Bangkok, November
8, 1941—2 p.m.
[Received November 8—1:42 p.m.]
[Received November 8—1:42 p.m.]
509. Department’s 137, November 3, 10 p.m.
- 1.
- The British Minister has informed me that General Chiang Kai Shek has telegraphed the British Commander-in-Chief at Singapore asking that the latter supply all possible planes for use in repelling a Japanese attack on the Burma Road which he is convinced is impending. My colleague seems to think this request will militate against the transfer of planes to Thailand from Singapore.
- 2.
- This would be unfortunate from the standpoint of Thailand which is perhaps more seriously threatened than the Burma Road. The Thai air force is very despondent. It is unable to obtain such essentials as replacement parts for the American planes it already possesses. I will furnish full particulars of these in a later telegram.
Peck