克林顿将向遭受洪灾的泰国提供大量援助

U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton says she is ready to offer a substantial package of flood assistance to Thailand. Clinton is expected to announce the aid package during a stop Wednesday in Thailand on her way to the Southeast Asian summit in Bali, Indonesia. The U.S. top diplomat is also expected to visit flood ravaged areas in Thailand and meet with Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Her visit coincides with that of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The U.N. chief told a joint news conference with the Thai prime minister the world body is ready to help the government's relief efforts.