The Development of Thailand’s Relations with China -- Thailand’s Perspective

• Main Authors: JIRANUWAT SAWASNATEE, 何展傑
• Other Authors: Samuel C.Y. Ku
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/xw8chw

碩士 === 國立中山大學 === 大陸研究所 === 95 === Abstract Thailand and China have maintained its diplomatic relationship since the monarchial period. Such exchanges between these two countries remain long standing. On October 1, 1949 the Communist Party began to rule Mainland China, which prompted the Thai government to be more doubtful towards the Chinese government, given the differences in ideology, political and economic system. In the same light, China’s relationship with the rest of the world has become complicated during the Cold War period. Thailand and China have formally inked its diplomatic treaties of agreement on July 1, 1975, which paved the way for diplomatic exchanges and friendly visits. The relationship between these two nations is deeply rooted from the strong ties established during the early times. The similarities in their culture, custom and traditions have further enhanced their kinship as neighboring countries in Asia. The rise of United States, Soviet Union and China as emerging super powers and the acceleration of the Communist forces specifically in Thailand and Vietnam has lead the Thai government to expedite the development of a better diplomatic relationship with China since 1975. The end of “Cultural Revolution” and Deng Xiaoping’s initiative in opening China to the outside world can also be regarded as important factors for the Thai government in inking an agreement with China. Despite of the uncertainties the world was facing during the Cold War period, the pact between Thailand and China has continually flourished on a variety of fields, including exchanges through renewed friendship, strategic alliance and economic cooperation. This thesis shall present an in-depth analysis of the history behind the transitions in the diplomatic relationship between Thailand and China.