OPINION

Lessons from Thai votes on Jerusalem

News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 02/01/2018

» Thailand made a historic decision on 21 Dec to join 127 other United Nations member states in rejecting the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. In the past, when push came to shove in a major diplomatic decision, Bangkok would normally duck the issue by practising "fence-sitting" to protect its perceived national interests.