Thailand seeks India’s support for full BRICS membership

Source: The Morning Star | Original Published At: 2025-12-02 00:00:00 UTC

Key Points

• Thailand formally requested India's support for full BRICS membership during Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow's visit to New Delhi
• Thailand became a BRICS partner country in January 2025, viewing this as a stepping stone toward full membership
• India will hold BRICS chairmanship in 2026, a key position for influencing membership decisions
• Brics expanded to 10 members in 2024 (Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia) and added Indonesia as 11th member in 2025
• Thailand joins existing partner states including Malaysia, Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Uganda, and Uzbekistan