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Govt clarifies USS Abraham Lincoln visit to Thailand

Govt clarifies USS Abraham Lincoln visit to Thailand

Prachachat•Politics•37m ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government clarified that the USS Abraham Lincoln's port visit is a routine military cooperation and does not signify taking sides in any conflict.

  • •The USS Abraham Lincoln visited a Thai port in early September.
  • •The visit is part of a routine defense cooperation framework between Thailand and the United States.
  • •Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek denied social media interpretations that the visit indicates Thailand is choosing sides.

Overview

  • •The USS Abraham Lincoln visited a Thai port during early September.
  • •The port visit occurred under a continuous defense cooperation framework between Thailand and the United States.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek stated the visit is a routine port call and is not related to taking a side in any conflict situation.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek emphasized that Thailand adheres to a balanced foreign policy to maintain good relations with all countries.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek asserted that the government chooses to create opportunities for Thai people rather than taking sides.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek stated that Thailand is an international ally that provides cooperation based on Thailand's interests without taking advantage of others.
  • •Thailand maintains a position of supporting peace in all areas and avoiding becoming part of conflicts.

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Key Quotes

Ratchada Thanadirek
"We do not take sides, but choose to create opportunities from relationships for the benefit of Thai people."
เราไม่เลือกข้าง แต่เลือกสร้างโอกาสจากความสัมพันธ์ให้เกิดประโยชน์กับคนไทย

Key Entities

Person

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)
The Government Spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Place

United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
A country with a continuous defense cooperation framework with Thailand.
Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
A country that maintains a balanced foreign policy and hosted the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Organization

USS Abraham Lincolnℹ️
A United States aircraft carrier that visited a Thai port in early September.
Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The government office to which the government spokesperson is attached.