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Published on February 2, 2008

Seen arriving at Samak's residence was US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eric G John, who told reporters he had congratulated him on his election victory and the restoration of democratic rule.

John said the US was looking forward to working with the new government as Thailand was the oldest US ally in Asia and this year would mark the 175th anniversary of bilateral ties. He said he was working to restore US military assistance previously cut because of the 2006 coup.

Classmates from St Gabriel School Class FC 49 presented Samak with a basket of gifts made from coconut oil. Many prominent figures sent flowers as a gesture of support.

Samak gave interviews to foreign news agencies, including CNN.

The Nation