892.00–FA/12–351: Telegram
The Chargé in Thailand (Turner) to the Secretary of State
1246. We believe point 3 para 1 of draft note contained in Dept’s A–184, Nov 23, wld be misunderstood by Thais and agreement thus made more difficult. More important reason for removing point 3 from draft is strong probability that its inclusion wld tend to confirm Commie claims that US mil and econ aid is in return for full Thai coop in “aggressive US mil intentions” and wld support arguments of those here who profess fear of mil domination by US.
Emb is consequently proceeding with negots on basis of draft from which point 3 has been dropped. Progress will be reported.