i agree that the ambassador did not indicate the building of a base..but it was discuss and looked forward too since about 2018 and earlier.. the MF was also supported indirectly via ngo's with massive cash injections..not hard to research once u know.... link to discussions in 2018 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/us-plans-to-build-military-service-depot-in-thailand-report