Trump Praises Thailand's Beauty When Talking To Princess Thaksin Shinawatra

JAKARTA - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made a phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump. Both promised to support each other's government.

Paetongtarn, who took office in September and was the youngest prime minister in Thailand, reaffirmed his country's readiness to cooperate with the United States.

"Whatever I can do, tell me," Trump said, according to a video recording of a conversation call reported by Reuters on Tuesday, November 19.

Trump in the conversation also said Thailand was a very beautiful country.

Thailand is Washington's oldest ally of agreement in Asia and is home to one of the largest diplomatic presences in the region.

The two countries hold joint military exercises every year and take part in various exchanges, including law enforcement.

Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries that have car and electronics manufacturers such as Vietnam will benefit from Trump's potential policies that increase China's import rates.

The Minister of Trade said Thailand should try to export more to the US to replace Chinese products.

Exports are the main driver of the economy and the United States is Thailand's main export destination, followed by China.