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Thailand and the US began a two-day strategic discussion in Washington yesterday (Monday), to strengthen further their security partnership in creating a peaceful and prosperous region.

 

The Thai delegation is led by Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Thanee Thongphakdi and Permanent Secretary for Defence Gen Warakiat Rattananont. Their US counterparts are led by Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, and Assistant Secretary of Defence Ely Ratner.

 

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The strategic talks, which were planned in advance, precede the scheduled special ASEAN-US summit on May 12th and 13th, which will also be held in Washington. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will join other ASEAN leaders for the summit. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.

 

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US needs to check the Thai delegation for Chinese bugs.

4 minutes ago, John Drake said:

US needs to check the Thai delegation for Chinese bugs.

Or Nationality

"He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai."

 

Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand and the US began a two-day strategic discussion in Washington yesterday (Monday), to strengthen further their security partnership in creating a peaceful and prosperous region.

I think Thailand has to get off the fence to do anything that will strengthen ties.

When China make the final push into the south China sea and start to look further afield don't go asking Biden to come sort out your issues, he'll tell you to tow your aircraft carrier out to sea and pretend it works.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I think Thailand has to get off the fence to do anything that will strengthen ties.

When China make the final push into the south China sea and start to look further afield don't go asking Biden to come sort out your issues, he'll tell you to tow your aircraft carrier out to sea and pretend it works.

Using a really good submarine no doubt ????

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

I think Thailand has to get off the fence to do anything that will strengthen ties.

When China make the final push into the south China sea and start to look further afield don't go asking Biden to come sort out your issues, he'll tell you to tow your aircraft carrier out to sea and pretend it works.

good argument for submarines

I've No Doubt Thailand will do what's best for Thailand; not so much the USA side.

What? We no speaking about blown enveloppes?

Bye bye

A poorly Military Academy educated soldier up against an educated politician?? Wish I was a fly on the wall.   

One wonders what other aspects of Thai sovereignty will be demanded by our US friends.

11 hours ago, malibukid said:

good argument for submarines

I think Prayut may have a problem if he asks Biden/Europe to drop some sanctions so that engines can be provided to complete the build.

USA well understand Thailands stance on all things worldly, and possibly tired of their little games of portraying to be a poor neighbour but wanting to play in the big league.

Another mango, more sticky rice?