U.S. Is Ready to Boost Arms Sales to Thailand After Its Elections
- Thai election on March 24 is first since military coup in 2014
- Elected government wouldn’t face defense curbs affecting junta
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The impending return of an elected government in Thailand is set to give the U.S. more scope to counter China’s push for closer defense ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
The civilian administration installed after the March 24 poll won’t face the same U.S. curbs on defense links as the Thai military government that seized power in 2014. The U.S. by law is restricted from offering the junta loans and grants for arms purchases or international military education and training.