In response to media queries on Thai Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram's reference to President S R Nathan's remark to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, that "Singapore would not do anything to betray the trust and understanding between the two countries", the MFA Spokesman said:
"Singapore's foreign policy is to be friends with all, including Thailand, and not to jeopardise bilateral relations. At the same time, our policy is to accord the normal courtesies to former leaders. Many former leaders have come by Singapore, and there was never a problem."