On the occasion of the National Day of the Portuguese Republic, General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, and General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, conveyed congratulatory message as follows:

1. Message from the Prime Minister to the Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic

“Excellency,
          On the occasion of the National Day of the Portuguese Republic, I am delighted, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand, to express our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Portuguese Republic and her people on the occasion of the National Day.
          Based on our close and cordial bond for over 500 years, dating back to the age of exploration and discovery, I strongly believe that our bilateral and multilateral relations happily existing will continue to deepen and further develop towards mutual prosperity for the benefit of our countries and people.
          Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

General Prayut Chan-o-cha (Ret.)
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand”

2. Message from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic

“Excellency,
          I am honored and delighted to extend to Your Excellency and the people of the Portuguese Republic our felicitations and best wishes as you celebrate your National Day this June 10th.
          Since the establishment of our cordial and friendly ties for more than 500 years, our cooperation and relations have truly made remarkable advancement. I am confident that the friendship between Thailand and Portugal will continue to be further enhanced in the decades ahead.
          Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

General Tanasak Patimapragorn
                                                               Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
                                                                                    of the Kingdom of Thailand”