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Govt: US Warship Visit Normal, Thailand Remains Neutral

Govt: US Warship Visit Normal, Thailand Remains Neutral

Matichon•Politics•12m ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government spokesperson clarified that a US aircraft carrier's visit in early September is a routine port call and does not indicate a political alignment.

  • •Ratchada Thanadirek clarified that the US aircraft carrier visit is part of a normal defense cooperation plan.
  • •The visit is scheduled for early September.
  • •The Thai government denies that the visit represents taking sides in any conflict.
  • •Thailand maintains a balanced foreign policy to preserve good relations with all countries.

Overview

  • •Ratchada Thanadirek gave an interview on August 26 regarding a US aircraft carrier visit.
  • •A US aircraft carrier is scheduled to stop in Thailand in early September.
  • •The visit is a routine port call under the existing defense cooperation framework between Thailand and the United States.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek stated that the visit is unrelated to Thailand taking a side in any conflict situation.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek affirmed that Thailand adheres to a balanced foreign policy and prioritizes regional peace and stability.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek emphasized that the government seeks to create benefits for Thai people through international relationships without taking sides.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek stated that Thailand is a trusted international ally ready to cooperate based on Thailand's interests.

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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)
Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Organization

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)
The government office for which Ratchada Thanadirek serves as spokesperson.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The country where the US aircraft carrier will make a port call.
United States of America(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
The country whose aircraft carrier is visiting Thailand under a defense cooperation framework.