INDIA AND THAILAND RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

N. Surjitkumar; Koning Hrangbung Anal

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.6543

Authors

N. Surjitkumar Professor and Head, Department of Political Science & HR, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, MP (IGNTU)
Koning Hrangbung Anal Ph.D. Research Scholar, IGNT University, Regional Campus, Manipur (IGNTU-RCM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.6543

Keywords:

India–Thailand, Strategic Partnership, Cultural Diplomacy, Soft Power, Diaspora, Free Trade Agreement (Fta), Asean, Bimstec, Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (Mgc), Connectivity Initiatives, Defense Cooperation, Maritime Security, Act East Policy, Education Cooperation, Cultural Exchange Program (Cep), Festival, Tourism Cooperation

Abstract [English]

This study examines the dynamic and multifaceted relationship between India and Thailand, emphasizing their strategic, historical, cultural, and economic ties from 2000 to 2022. It explores key areas such as historical interactions, people-to-people contact, and the pivotal role of the Indian Diaspora in Thailand. The study highlights shared cultural heritage, collaborative regional frameworks like ASEAN and BIMSTEC, and connectivity initiatives including the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. Analyzing the influence of soft power and cultural diplomacy, the research underscores how both nations serve as crucial partners in linking South and Southeast Asia, fostering regional stability, development, and mutual understanding.

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