UN General Assembly
1956

On behalf of the Thai delegation, may I take this opportunity to congratulate His Royal -Highness on his election to the presidency of this Assembly This is a day we will remember with gratitude and with humble pride. We are glad that the name of Thailand will, in the person of Prince Wan Waithayakon, be so closely associated with the effort of this year’s General, Assembly for peace. 166. During this session of the General Assembly^ the delegation of Thailand hopes that the United Nations will add to its membership another important nation of Asia. I refer to Japan, whose economic and political importance, as well as its rich cultural background, will make a contribution to this world Organization. My delegation will whole-heartedly support its admission.