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Thai Gov: US aircraft carrier visit is routine, not taking sides

Thai Gov: US aircraft carrier visit is routine, not taking sides

Thairath•Politics•27m ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government clarifies that a US aircraft carrier's visit in early September is a routine port call and not an indication of political alignment.

  • •Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek addressed social media interpretations regarding a US aircraft carrier's visit.
  • •The visit is scheduled for early September as part of a continuous defense cooperation framework between Thailand and the United States.
  • •Thailand maintains a balanced foreign policy and does not take sides in any conflicts.

Overview

  • •On August 26, 2026, Ratchada Thanadirek gave an interview regarding the US aircraft carrier's visit.
  • •A US aircraft carrier is scheduled to stop in Thailand in early September.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek stated the visit is a routine port call under the defense cooperation framework between Thailand and the United States.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek asserted that the visit is not related to Thailand's stance or taking sides in any conflict situations.
  • •Thailand adheres to the principle of conducting a balanced foreign policy and maintaining good relations with all countries.
  • •Ratchada Thanadirek emphasized that Thailand does not enter into conflicts and supports peace in all areas.
  • •The Thai government aims to create opportunities from international relations to benefit the Thai people.

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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 spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.

Organization

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

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The country hosting the US aircraft carrier and maintaining a balanced foreign policy.
United States(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
The country whose aircraft carrier is visiting Thailand under a defense cooperation framework.