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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’s Quiet Pivot to the Maritime Sphere
By Tita Sanglee
In 2023, the government published several documents detailing the steps necessary to enhance the country's maritime governance.
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
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.
Managing the US-Thailand Alliance in the Trump Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
After Prayut’s White House visit, the hard work of alliance management remains.
Thailand Eyes New Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves purchase of eight T-50 advanced planes.
The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy offers a cautionary tale with respect to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy over the transparency of the purchase reveals how tone-deaf the junta-led government can be.
Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves the purchase of ten more in a sign of the deepening defense cooperation between the two sides.
Is Thailand Now Serious About Submarines from China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite some encouraging signs, lingering concerns persist.
Is China's New Submarine Deal with Thailand Now in Peril?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok’s long-deferred submarine quest could face yet another delay.
How Did China Just Win Thailand’s New Submarine Bid?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country has chosen Beijing to help realize its long-deferred submarine quest.
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