740.0011 Pacific War/708: Telegram
The Minister in Thailand (Peck) to the Secretary of State
Bangkok, December 7
[8?], 1941—8 a.m.
[Received December 8—4 a.m.]
[Received December 8—4 a.m.]
555. The correspondents have been officially informed that the Japanese attacked Thailand at various places on the land and sea frontiers at 2 a.m., December 8, and that Thai forces resisted. The Government ordered cease firing 7:30 a.m., and negotiations are taking place. Bangkok is quiet. American citizens will concentrate in the Legation in case of disorders.
Peck