RSUSCI-2021 & RSUSOC-2021

IN21-182 A Study on The Causes of Thailand's "Balance Diplomacy"

Presenter: Anatchaya Changjaroen
-, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Shanghai International Studies University

Abstract

Thailand is considered a successful country in diplomacy, even if it is a small country and its negotiation ability is not strong, Thailand has never been invaded by other countries. It is a country that can always maintain independence and national sovereignty. In other words, no matter how complicated the world situation is, Thailand has always been able to deal with it. Moreover, Thailand’s most important diplomatic strategy is “Thailand Balanced Diplomacy.” Balanced diplomacy is a principle that Thailand has always adhered to due to its success rate, almost every time. Maintaining a balance is a core of Thailand’s diplomacy for every generation, which can help the nation  escape from dangers. So, why is Thailand so successful in this kind of balanced diplomacy? Especially among the overwhelming powers of various great powers, which can invade a small country like Thailand at any time. How can Thailand maintain successful diplomacy?

This article will analyze the logic of national interests. Various acts of Thai diplomacy, such as neutrality, bamboo diplomacy, pragmatism, and equidistance, are the main contents of Thailand’s balanced diplomacy. Besides, this article will analyze Thailand’s balanced diplomatic behavior through geographical, human, and external environmental factors, explain the causes of Thailand’s balanced diplomacy, and investigate how this nation becomes one of the countries that balanced diplomacy success.

Citation format:

Changjaroen, A.. (2021). A Study on The Causes of Thailand's "Balance Diplomacy". Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, April 30, 2021. Pathum Thani, Thailand.