Thailand sees BRICS as key platform to boost trade, investment

Source: ANI (Asian News International) | Original Published At: 2026-08-25 11:24:30 UTC

Key Points

• Thailand views BRICS as an important platform for promoting international trade, investment and wider economic cooperation.
• Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow highlighted BRICS' potential to support the movement of trade and investment.
• He said BRICS can help maintain free trade and investment flows while providing a platform to identify emerging economic opportunities.
• Thailand became a BRICS partner country in 2025 and has expressed its intention to seek full membership in 2026.
• Phuangketkeow said participation would allow Bangkok to deepen relations with a broader range of countries.
• The Thai minister noted that BRICS creates a broad network for economic engagement among member and partner countries.