Report By | Parvez Ahmad
Thailand’s Path to Joining BRICS: A New Chapter in International Relations
Thailand is poised to become the latest member of BRICS, an intergovernmental organization that currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move is set to enhance Thailand’s role on the global stage.
Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke announced that the Thai cabinet has approved a draft of the official letter expressing Thailand’s intention to join BRICS. This letter underscores Thailand’s commitment to multilateralism and the increasing influence of developing countries in international affairs. On January 1, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates officially joined the BRICS bloc. Thailand is now among the next 15 countries being considered for membership.
The letter from Thailand highlights several potential benefits of BRICS membership, including strengthening Thailand’s position on the global stage and collaborating in the development of a new world order. BRICS has extended an invitation to aspiring non-member countries, including Thailand, to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24. This summit presents a crucial opportunity for Thailand to expedite its membership process and solidify its status as a key player among developing nations.
In addition to seeking BRICS membership, Thailand has also applied for membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Founded in 1961, the OECD includes 38 of the world’s most developed economies and aims to elevate member countries’ standards and expand trade and investment opportunities.
Thailand’s pursuit of BRICS membership represents a strategic move to enhance its international influence and collaboration with other developing nations. As Thailand prepares to participate in the upcoming BRICS Summit, it stands on the brink of a new era in its international relations.
