tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083592332331184648.post5516178041980044613..comments2024-03-23T02:47:06.479-07:00Comments on Kerry B. Collison Asia News: Medvedev's trip reboots Thai-Russia strategic partnershipKerry B. Collisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02939821793284561307noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9083592332331184648.post-41441562214427632292015-03-22T14:24:09.798-07:002015-03-22T14:24:09.798-07:00There is a Thai saying: "kraimaatuengruenchar...<br />There is a Thai saying: "kraimaatuengruencharnhai ton rub" - whoever comes to your front yard, you must welcome them. Ironic as it may sound, at this juncture, both major and regional powers, near and far, have knocked on the Thai door wishing to cement further ties, except the familiar Western friends. For the time being, this circumstance has allowed the Thai armed forces and security officials to think deeply about their new strategic needs in the emerging security environment with new players. The Nation, Bangkok<br />Kerry B. Collisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939821793284561307noreply@blogger.com