In this connection, I have the honour to request Your Excellency,s continuing support for the implementation of WHO FCTC in Thailand, including the new tobacco control law, and respectfully urge the Royal Thai Government to kindly continue its support for ThaiHealth, this internationally recognized institution which has done so much for the health of the Thai people and for the global tobacco control community. The Convention Secretariat is confident that, with your kind endorsement, Thailand will continue to be a leader in international public health and and inspiration to other countries.