people as a direct consequence of the aggressive policy of the United States Administration towards Nicaragua. For the countries in the Central American region this policy can only signify a further deteri­ oration of the current crisis and this calls for a redoubling of efforts by peace-loving nations and for a pressing of the initiatives in that direction undertaken by Nicaragua as well as by other countries in the region. However. no progress can be made in that struggle for peace until such time as the United States Government decides to abandon its interventionist and militaristic policy in Central America. This leads us to request your Government once again to agree to an open and unconditional dialogue or to resort to the other mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes provided for under international law and in the Charter of the United Nations in order to consolidate peace in Central America. DOCUMENT S/15559* Letter dated 7 January 1983 from the representative of Thailand to the Secretary-General Further to my letter dated 8 December 1982 [S/ /55/7] and upon the instructions from my Govern­ ment, I have the honour to bring to your attention the latest incident perpe~rated by the Vietnamese forces in Kampuchea against the Thai people and the sover­ eignty and territorial integrity of Thailand. This inci­ dent occurred on· 31 December, at 2.20 p.m .• while the local Thai citizens were going about their daily busi­ ness in peace at Ban Danpattana, Kap Choeng district. Surin province: they became unwitting victims of sev­ eral barrages of artillery fire which continuously took place for more than an hour until the Thai forces. stationed inside Thai territory. in exercise of the legitimate right to self-defence. returned fire. The Thai military authorities gave the following documented re­ port of the incident: 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a formal diplomatic communication, likely a letter from the representative of Thailand to the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The content focuses on two specific incidents: the US Administration's policy towards Nicaragua and the Vietnamese forces' actions against the Thai people and sovereignty. The tone is formal and critical, with a call for dialogue and peaceful resolution. Given the context, it's likely that the category is related to international relations, politics, or conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief