Thailand Preparing to Use Military Ties as Leverage in US Talks Thailand's plans to use its military ties with the US as a bargaining chip in trade talks are a stark reminder of the complex nature of global relations.
As the two nations engage in high stakes negotiations over tariffs and trade terms, Bangkok is warning Washington that steep US tariffs could force it to scale back joint military activities.
This move should not come as a surprise, given Thailand's significant economic dependence on the US. The country's $51.