Whereas 2023 marks the 190th anniversary of the March 20, 1833, signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand (formerly known as Siam), which initiated diplomatic relations between the 2 countries during the administration of President Andrew Jackson and the reign of King Rama III; Whereas Thailand was the first treaty ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region and remains a steadfast friend of the United States; Whereas Thailand has been a beacon of independence, a friend of freedom, and a support to the United States through the years of adversity and prosperity for both countries; Whereas His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and His Majesty’s reign had cemented the solid bonds of friendship and cooperation between Thailand and the United States; Whereas, in December 2003, the United States designated Thailand as a major non-NATO ally, which improved the security of both countries, particularly by facilitating joint counterterrorism efforts; Whereas, for more than 40 years, Thailand has been the host country of Cobra Gold, the United States Pacific Command’s annual multinational military training exercise, which is designed to ensure regional peace and promote regional security cooperation; Whereas the United States hosted the inaugural Thailand-United States Strategic and Defense Dialogue in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2022, and May 10, 2022, to enhance the Thailand-United States strategic partnership in all aspects, ranging from enhancing political and security cooperation, strengthening economic partnership, to deepening people-to-people ties, as well as promoting a peaceful and stable environment conducive to the socioeconomic recovery from COVID–19