Thailand is a valued friend and ally. We have a longstanding history of strong cooperation. We will continue cooperation on issues that matter to the security and well-being of our country and theirs as well," State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf reiterated later in the day. "But we have continued to urge the government to take necessary steps to fully succeed in its transition to democracy. We believe this needs to happen as quickly as possible, and we'll keep pressing that with them.