Thailand Sees “Huge Potential” in Defence Partnership with India
Thailand sees significant room to deepen defence cooperation with India as New Delhi’s military capabilities and strategic influence expand. Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow also highlighted opportunities across trade, investment, technology, innovation and the digital economy, positioning bilateral ties within a broader India-ASEAN partnership for shared regional growth and security.
Closer India-Thailand defence cooperation could strengthen maritime security, military training, defence technology and regional stability. Thailand’s interest also signals growing confidence in India as a strategic, technological and economic partner within ASEAN and the wider Indo-Pacific region.
Both countries could explore expanded defence dialogues, joint exercises, technology collaboration and opportunities involving India’s growing defence industry. Trade, digital innovation, investment and connectivity are also expected to remain important areas for advancing the strategic partnership.
2022: India and Thailand marked 75 years of diplomatic relations.
2024–2026: Bilateral engagement expanded across defence, security, trade and technology.
2026: Thai Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow highlighted the “huge potential” for deeper cooperation with India.
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