Thai Foreign Minister Responds to Question About Attending BRICS Summit

Source: Рамблер | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 05:08:24 UTC

Key Points

• Thai Foreign Minister Sihassak Phuangkhetkeo responded to a social media question about whether he had invited himself to the BRICS summit.
• He said Thailand has participated in BRICS as a partner country since 2025.
• Thailand's foreign ministry said the minister traveled to New Delhi for the summit to develop cooperation with BRICS and the Global South.
• The BRICS partner status does not grant voting rights but provides access to working groups and summits.
• Thailand received partner status in 2025 alongside Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
• Bangkok views participation as a way to diversify foreign policy and expand economic ties, with no official statement on full membership.