390.1115A/445: Telegram

The Minister in Thailand (Grant) to the Secretary of State

196. My 110, February 28, noon. I desire to reiterate the opinion expressed in paragraphs 3 and 4 of the above telegram as a result of further developments here in connection with the Department’s evacuation advice to American nationals in certain categories. The latest information indicates that American citizens are not taking the Department’s advice seriously and are awaiting an actual “emergency” with the exception of a few who are returning on regular home leave and because of illness.

I am strongly of the opinion that we should urge these Americans to return home as quickly as possible especially women and children [Page 416] and that similar advice should be given to the missionary boards in the United States which are represented in Thailand.

Receipt of further instructions by telegraph from the Department would be appreciated.

Grant