Western democracies
- Related Tags：
- China
- Western democracies
- Thailand
- Foreign Policy
- Pheu Thai government
- diplomatic engagement
- bilateral relations
Experts: Thailand’s New Government Aims for Balance Amid US-China Rivalry
The Pheu Thai Party, led by Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, has expressed support for increased trade with China. However, analysts suggest the government may engage more with the US and other democracies to differentiate itself from the previous military-led regime.
Diplomatic Reengagement With China a Balancing Act for Western Countries
Analysts believe that the efforts by the US, UK, and Australia to rebuild diplomatic ties are necessary to prevent the further decline in bilateral relations, for example, with China having lifted tariffs on Australian commodities recently.