Thailand Seeks India’s Support for Full BRICS Membership, says Foreign Ministry

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has asked Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar for support in elevating Thailand’s current partner status within BRICS to a full membership, as announced by the Thai Foreign Ministry. During a meeting, Sihasak Phuangketkeow urged India to assist Thailand in joining BRICS, especially during India’s Chairmanship of the group in 2026. The diplomats discussed various foreign policy issues, focusing on geopolitical challenges and strategies to counter emerging threats like online fraud. They also exchanged perspectives on regional situations, such as tensions on the Thai-Cambodian border and the state of affairs in Myanmar. BRICS, established in 2006, includes core members Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, along with partner countries like Thailand and others.