h/t Gates of Vienna
China and Thailand agreed yesterday to expand military links over the next five years, from increasing intelligence sharing to fighting transnational crime, as the ruling junta seeks to counterbalance the country's alliance with Washington.
...Thailand's army took control last May saying it needed to restore order after months of political unrest that killed nearly 30 people. The United States, a long-time ally of Thailand, expressed dismay at the coup and froze US$4.7 million of security-related assistance and cancelled some security cooperation.
US-Thai relations deteriorated further last month when Bangkok accused Washington of meddling in its political affairs over the remarks by a visiting US envoy, who criticised the junta.
O & Co, making friends and influencing people wherever they go. |