Is Thailand Pivoting Away From The U.S. With Chinese Arms Deals?

[DrTuner]

7 hours ago, mikebell said:

They've colonised Sihanoukville & Pattaya; Bangkok is almost there.  

The invasion force from Mumbai is creating stiff resistance at least at Pattaya's beach road.

[Eric Loh]

Between a fast rising political and economic powerhouse China and disinterest and inward looking USA, obvious Thailand will pivot for economic gains and security. Thailand can always switch political patronage when the White House change administration and pivot back to Asia Pacific. 

[sattahip]

Please note China does not have a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the US does

 

[Eric Loh]

1 hour ago, sattahip said:

Please note China does not have a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the US does

 

https://www.chinalawblog.com/tag/foreign-corrupt-practices-act/

[mikebell]

20 hours ago, sungod said:

Lots of Chinese tourists in Pattaya, thats for sure. Colonised is a little strong when you compare Pattaya with Sihanoukville.

It's the thin end of the wedge; they started earlier in S/ville; given time Pattaya will succumb to the Yellow Peril.