Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently met up with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree in Washington DC, for some serious chit-chat. The vibe was all about strengthening the US-Thailand crew and making moves on the global stage.
Blinken was all about pumping up the US-Thailand partnership, throwing down on trade, security, and people connections. They’re looking to level up their game in the Indo-Pacific, kicking it with ASEAN, and making sure everyone gets a seat at the democracy table.
They didn’t shy away from the heavy stuff either. They tackled the Burma situation head-on, stressing the need for help for the people caught up in the mess and pushing for a chill discussion to sort things out. Blinken made it clear: the US is all about getting those hostages out of Hamas’ grip, no ifs, ands, or buts.
Blinken also gave a shoutout to more hangouts between the US and Thailand, hyping up the US-Thailand Strategic and Defence Dialogue coming up at the end of February. It’s all about keeping that 190-year friendship going strong.
So yeah, big talks, big moves, and big plans for the US and Thailand. Watch this space for more updates on their power plays.
