webfact Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 What’s in the New Russia-Thailand Military Pact? A new defense pact inked by the two sides deserves attention despite the few details that have emerged publicly so far. By Prashanth Parameswaran Last week, reports surfaced that Russia and Thailand had inked an agreement to boost military technology cooperation between them. Though no further details have been disclosed about the pact thus far, it nonetheless signifies the ongoing effort by both sides to further their defense ties. As I have noted previously, though Thai-Russian defense collaboration is hardly new, cooperation between Moscow and Bangkok has been on the uptick in recent years (See: “What’s Next for Russia-Thailand Military Ties”). Thailand has been looking to boost relations with several other nations, including China and Russia, following a coup in May 2014, which initially complicated its ties with the United States and other Western nations (See: “Exclusive: Managing the Strained US-Thailand Alliance”). Meanwhile, Russia under Vladimir Putin – ambitious abroad and increasingly isolated from the West — has been looking to boost its presence in the Asia-Pacific, including in Southeast Asia. Full story: http://thediplomat.com/2017/09/whats-in-the-new-russia-thailand-military-pact/ -- THE DIPLOMAT 2017-09-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliotness Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You tend to be judged by who. your friends are. Be careful Mr PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 18 hours ago, webfact said: Russia and Thailand had inked an agreement to boost military technology cooperation between them. Will that include help from the Russians to get Prayut elected PM in the next election? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 They both enjoy food. The pact is that Thais will feed the ruskies some somtam and the ruskies will feed the Thais borsch. Pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Amongst the amazingly kalaidascopic selection of kit the RTA has are some Russian ( some Ukrainian made but still Russian designs) weapon systems, helicopters and armoured vehicles. They could be broken and need fixing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 19 hours ago, webfact said: "......boost military technology cooperation between them Thailand has no military technology that Russia does not already have so where's the quid pro quo for Russia? And Russia would certainly not give anything away without getting something in return. This is very strange deal and has all the intrigue and mystery of an Austin Powers spy movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Russia does not make bad deals for Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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