THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM – THAILAND DIPLOMATIC RELATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE VIETNAM WAR (1965-1973)
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Abstract
This research article shed light on the Republic of Vietnam (the RVN) – Thailand diplomatic relation over the course of the Vietnam War (1965-1973). The author employed historical approach, along with qualitative methods, and stated that the RVN and Thailand put emphasis on the mutual concern about the insurgencies of Communists and closely linked with the US to deter Communismin Southeast Asia. Also, the RVN attempted to approach overseas Vietnamese Thai, performing its duty toward the heart and minds of those groups. Despite the severe war, the RVN initially forged economic links and public diplomacy with Thailand to promote international economic relations in the region.
Keywords
The Republic of Vietnam, Thailand, Vietnam War, the Cold War, Southeast Asia
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The RVN'S Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1970). Ngoai truong Thai Lan Thanat Khoman doi voi tinh hinh chinh tri Viet Nam [Ambassador Thanat Khoman toward political situation of South Vietnam]. In PTTgII- No.20987, Hồ sơ bang giao Việt-Thái 1969-1975 [Profile about South Vietnam-Thailand from 1969 to 1975] (pp. 1-2). Saigon: Vietnam National Archive Center II.
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