Bangkok, Jan 19 (IANS) Ahead of the Spring Festival, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed Lunar New Year greetings, highlighting a cultural bond between Thailand and China that she believes would lead to greater ties between the two countries.
“Lunar New Year is a special moment where family members come together to celebrate and share memories of a year well-spent and wish another good and prosperous year ahead,” she said in a video message in English provided to Xinhua news agency reported.
As the Spring Festival will be celebrated across China and by Thai people of Chinese descent that make up a significant portion of the Thai population, Paetongtarn said it is “a festival that signifies the long-standing cultural bond between Thai and Chinese people.”
“I am certain that this bond will continue to strengthen, leading to greater amity and cooperation between Thailand and China for the benefits of our people,” said the prime minister.
“On this occasion, I wish everyone good health, happiness and prosperity in the coming Lunar New Year,” she said.
China–Thailand relations officially started in July 1975 after years of negotiations. For a long time, Thailand, formerly called Siam, had good relations with China. China was usually greatly respected in Siam and ensured the alliance of both countries. However, after Plaek Phibunsongkhram attempted to erase and prohibit Chinese culture and influence in the country, relations were seriously damaged.
A power struggle between the U.S and China may be occurring because of the escalating presence of both in Thailand. Thailand, however, does not view China as a threat in the same way Washington does. It also has no territorial disputes with China, unlike with many other countries in the region. China remains as an important ally to Thailand, partly because of its influence and prominence in the region.
–IANS
int/dan
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by TodayIndia.news and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of TodayIndia.news We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, TodayIndia.news takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
