Thai domestic politics threatens to derail its diplomacy
Thailand has been an ally of the United States since 1954, but some geopolitical choices and an improvement in relations with Beijing in recent years are putting a strain on this historic alliance. A break is not naturally imminent and the military relationship remains solid, fortified by multiple bilateral exercises every year. According to some, however, several Thai business families would welcome a more evident shift in China's orbit.
https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/05/14/thai-domestic-politics-threatens-to-derail-its-diplomacy/