Oleh/By		:	DATO' SERI DR. MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD 
Tempat/Venue 	: 	SONGKHLA, THAILAND 
Tarikh/Date 	: 	16/05/85 
Tajuk/Title  	: 	THE OPENING OF THE NEW MALAYSIAN 
			CONSULATE-GENERAL BUILDING 




 His Excellency Mr. Anek Rojanapibulya, (pronounced as Rochanapibun) The
Governor of Songkhla Province; Excellencies; Distinguished guests; Ladies
and Gentlemen.

I would like to express my gratitude to His Excellency, Mr. Anek
Rochanapibun, for finding time to be with us today at the inauguration of
the new Malaysian Consulate General building. I would also like to thank
all our distinguished guests whose presence among us makes this ceremony a
memorable occasion.

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, 

2. The opening of the new Consulate General building today marks a small
but nonetheless significant development in our bilateral relations. To
Malaysia, it symbolises the continuing development of our close
relations. The continuing interaction and close cooperation between the
people of our two countries, particularly the people in Southern Thailand
and in the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, necessitates the
strengthening of the Malaysian Consulate General at Songkhla, and this
building manifests our desire to achieve this aim.

3. Every year, thousands of Malaysians come to South Thailand to visit the
numerous tourist attractions. Many of them have found their way to the
Consulate for various services. It is hoped that with this new building
both Malaysians and Thais will be provided with better and improved
services.

4. I am told that a lot of effort has been put into the construction of
this building. I wish to commend all those who have worked hard to make
the project a success.

5. To us Malaysians, this beautiful building gives us a sense of pride and
it is my sincere hope that it will help to enhance the close and friendly
relations between our two countries.

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, 

6. I have now much pleasure to declare this building open.

Thank you.