Paper by the Psychological Strategy Board

790.5/9–1453

No. 403 Paper by the Psychological Strategy Board

U.S. Psychological Strategy Based On Thailand

References:
 * NSC Action No. 8842
 * NSC Action No. 9003

Summary of PSB D–23, “U.S. Psychological Strategy Based on Thailand”

I. Mission

To determine the psychological implications and consequences of communist strategy in Thailand and adjacent areas, and to establish a sound U. S. psychological strategy based on Thailand.

''II. Conclusions''

Phase 1

Programs aimed at strengthening Thailand’s will and ability to resist communist aggression or subversion, with only such necessary supporting programs in the information field in adjacent areas as are consistent with the existing pattern of inter-Allied relationships;

Phase II

Expanded para-military and other programs beyond the borders of Thailand, to be launched if circumstances warrant, including acquiescence, where appropriate, by the French, the British, and the Southeast Asian Governments involved. In projecting U.S. leadership, however, we must work with and through indigenous leadership wherever possible.

''III. Proposed Psychological Strategy Plan''

[Here follows the full-length paper, “U.S. Psychological Strategy Based on Thailand,” of which the above is a summary, and two annexes: Annex “A”, consisting of SE–45 (Document 395), and a Financial Appendix.]