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Uyghur Deportation Was Prompted by Fears of China Retaliation, Thailand Admits

Uyghur Deportation Was Prompted by Fears of China Retaliation, Thailand Admits

By Sebastian Strangio
The remarks confirm reports that the government had received offers from several nations to resettle the asylum seekers prior to their deportation.
Thailand’s Cooperation With China on Cross-border Crime Comes at a Cost

Thailand’s Cooperation With China on Cross-border Crime Comes at a Cost

By Mark S. Cogan
The country has become an inhospitable place for foreign dissidents. The situation looks set to get worse.

Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader also thanked visiting Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government's actions against online scamming compounds in Myanmar.

Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says

Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The planned high-speed line, which will connect Bangkok to China via Laos, has seen sluggish progress since construction began in 2017.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.
Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China

Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China

By Tommy Walker
While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy.

Thailand-China Railway Project Should Be Expedited, Chinese FM Says

Thailand-China Railway Project Should Be Expedited, Chinese FM Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The high-speed rail line, which would connect Bangkok to a recently completed line in Laos, has been hampered by delays.
Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The diplomatically sensitive submarine procurement has seen deadlocks for several years due to engine troubles.

Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment

Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment

By Sebastian Strangio
Srettha's four-day visit, his first to China as prime minister, centers around this week's Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.

Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal

Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal

By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has signaled that it is willing to accept Beijing's offer of a Chinese-made propulsion system, with some caveats.

Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract

Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract

By Sebastian Strangio
The disagreement over the choice of propulsion system continues to dog the controversial and costly deal.
China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand

China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand

By Tita Sanglee
Try as it might, the Thai government has been unable to fill the gaping hole left by millions of absent Chinese tourists.

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