The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander to His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Armed Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, from January 1955 to July 1960.