BANGKOK -- Thailand has gained the geopolitical spotlight with its bid to become a BRICS member when the group of emerging economies, which includes China and Russia, holds a summit in October, at the same time beginning the yearslong process to join the Western-dominated OECD.
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Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pave the way for Thailand to join the BRICS grouping. (Photo from Maris Sangiampongsa's X)
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